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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.19, 913.91 and 198.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.19, 913.91 and 198.34 is: 297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.19 : 913.91 = 198.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.19/913.91 = 198.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.19x = 913.91 × 198.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.19x = 181,264.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,264.91/609.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.55

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