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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.74, 911.66 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.74, 911.66 and 196.94 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.74 : 911.66 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.74/911.66 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.74x = 911.66 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.74x = 179,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,542.32/607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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