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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.78, 909.79 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.78, 909.79 and 195.89 is: 293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.78 : 909.79 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.78/909.79 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.78x = 909.79 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.78x = 178,218.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,218.76/606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.71

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