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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.06, 911.86 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.06, 911.86 and 197.10 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.06 : 911.86 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.06/911.86 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.06x = 911.86 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.06x = 179,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,727.11/608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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