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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.98, 911.88 and 197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.98, 911.88 and 197.15 is: 295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.98 : 911.88 = 197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.98/911.88 = 197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.98x = 911.88 × 197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.98x = 179,776.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,776.16/607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.69

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