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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.04, 913.35 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.04, 913.35 and 198.10 is: 297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.04 : 913.35 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.04/913.35 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.04x = 913.35 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.04x = 180,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,935.03/609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.08

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