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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.04, 913.66 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.04, 913.66 and 198.04 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.04 : 913.66 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.04/913.66 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.04x = 913.66 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.04x = 180,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,941.23/609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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