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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.18, 908.79 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.18, 908.79 and 195.21 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.18 : 908.79 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.18/908.79 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.18x = 908.79 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.18x = 177,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,404.16/606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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