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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.22, 913.95 and 198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.22, 913.95 and 198.25 is: 297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.22 : 913.95 = 198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.22/913.95 = 198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.22x = 913.95 × 198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.22x = 181,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,188.95/609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.41

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