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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.11, 913.76 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.11, 913.76 and 198.16 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.11 : 913.76 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.11/913.76 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.11x = 913.76 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.11x = 181,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,070.68/609.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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