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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 915.04 and 199.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 915.04 and 199.07 is: 298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 915.04 = 199.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/915.04 = 199.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 915.04 × 199.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 182,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,152.98/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.65

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