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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.99, 912.00 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.99, 912.00 and 197.13 is: 295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.99 : 912.00 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.99/912.00 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.99x = 912.00 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.99x = 179,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,781.57/607.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.70

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