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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.01, 911.83 and 197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.01, 911.83 and 197.07 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.01 : 911.83 = 197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.01/911.83 = 197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.01x = 911.83 × 197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.01x = 179,696.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,696.12/608.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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