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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 912.92 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 912.92 and 198.04 is: 297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 912.92 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/912.92 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 912.92 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 180,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,794.68/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.05

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