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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.20, 910.74 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.20, 910.74 and 196.22 is: 294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.20 : 910.74 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.20/910.74 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.20x = 910.74 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.20x = 178,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,705.40/607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.31

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