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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.11, 912.19 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.11, 912.19 and 197.25 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.11 : 912.19 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.11/912.19 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.11x = 912.19 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.11x = 179,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,928.49/608.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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