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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 912.26 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 912.26 and 197.33 is: 295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 912.26 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/912.26 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 912.26 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 180,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,010.72/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.99

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