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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.96, 916.59 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.96, 916.59 and 194.48 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.96 : 916.59 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.96/916.59 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.96x = 916.59 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.96x = 178,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,252.87/610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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