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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.58, 911.27 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.58, 911.27 and 196.75 is: 295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.58 : 911.27 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.58/911.27 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.58x = 911.27 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.58x = 179,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,290.59/607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.09

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