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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.29, 910.96 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.29, 910.96 and 196.43 is: 294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.29 : 910.96 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.29/910.96 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.29x = 910.96 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.29x = 178,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,935.32/607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.65

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