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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.16, 913.27 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.16, 913.27 and 198.05 is: 296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.16 : 913.27 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.16/913.27 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.16x = 913.27 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.16x = 180,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,873.12/609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.92

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