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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.74, 910.18 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.74, 910.18 and 195.78 is: 293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.74 : 910.18 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.74/910.18 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.74x = 910.18 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.74x = 178,195.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,195.04/606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.69

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