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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.14, 911.93 and 197.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.14, 911.93 and 197.05 is: 295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.14 : 911.93 = 197.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.14/911.93 = 197.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.14x = 911.93 × 197.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.14x = 179,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,694.25/608.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.48

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