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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.99, 918.12 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.99, 918.12 and 195.52 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.99 : 918.12 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.99/918.12 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.99x = 918.12 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.99x = 179,506.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,506.23/611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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