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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 913.52 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 913.52 and 198.19 is: 297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 913.52 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/913.52 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 913.52 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 181,048.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,048.74/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.22

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