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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.76, 933.87 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.76, 933.87 and 189.82 is: 284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.76 : 933.87 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.76/933.87 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.76x = 933.87 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.76x = 177,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,265.58/622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.64

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