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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.02, 913.70 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.02, 913.70 and 198.14 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.02 : 913.70 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.02/913.70 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.02x = 913.70 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.02x = 181,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,040.52/609.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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