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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.42, 911.14 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.42, 911.14 and 196.60 is: 294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.42 : 911.14 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.42/911.14 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.42x = 911.14 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.42x = 179,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,130.12/607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.90

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