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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.43, 911.17 and 196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.43, 911.17 and 196.57 is: 294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.43 : 911.17 = 196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.43/911.17 = 196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.43x = 911.17 × 196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.43x = 179,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,108.69/607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.86

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