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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.28, 908.96 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.28, 908.96 and 195.18 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.28 : 908.96 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.28/908.96 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.28x = 908.96 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.28x = 177,410.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,410.81/606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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