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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 913.25 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 913.25 and 198.05 is: 296.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 913.25 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/913.25 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 913.25 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 180,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,865.09/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.97

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