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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 940.16 and 193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 940.16 and 193.91 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 940.16 = 193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/940.16 = 193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 940.16 × 193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 182,305.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,305.46/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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