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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.73, 913.05 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.73, 913.05 and 192.26 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.73 : 913.05 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.73/913.05 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.73x = 913.05 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.73x = 175,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,538.43/608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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