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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.24, 919.92 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.24, 919.92 and 196.86 is: 295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.24 : 919.92 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.24/919.92 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.24x = 919.92 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.24x = 181,095.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,095.45/613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.31

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