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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.58, 911.18 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.58, 911.18 and 196.62 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.58 : 911.18 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.58/911.18 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.58x = 911.18 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.58x = 179,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,156.70/607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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