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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.24, 913.28 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.24, 913.28 and 198.09 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.24 : 913.28 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.24/913.28 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.24x = 913.28 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.24x = 180,907.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,907.07/609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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