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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.52, 911.23 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.52, 911.23 and 196.65 is: 294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.52 : 911.23 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.52/911.23 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.52x = 911.23 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.52x = 179,192.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,192.89/607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.96

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