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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.05, 913.60 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.05, 913.60 and 198.19 is: 297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.05 : 913.60 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.05/913.60 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.05x = 913.60 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.05x = 181,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,066.38/609.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.29

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