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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.52, 911.08 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.52, 911.08 and 196.56 is: 294.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.52 : 911.08 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.52/911.08 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.52x = 911.08 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.52x = 179,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,081.88/607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.78

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