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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.63, 940.08 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.63, 940.08 and 193.82 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.63 : 940.08 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.63/940.08 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.63x = 940.08 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.63x = 182,206.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,206.31/626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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