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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.82, 934.13 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.82, 934.13 and 189.88 is: 284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.82 : 934.13 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.82/934.13 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.82x = 934.13 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.82x = 177,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,372.60/622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.79

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