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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.64, 917.13 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.64, 917.13 and 195.12 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.64 : 917.13 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.64/917.13 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.64x = 917.13 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.64x = 178,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,950.41/611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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