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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.74, 940.05 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.74, 940.05 and 193.90 is: 290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.74 : 940.05 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.74/940.05 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.74x = 940.05 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.74x = 182,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,275.70/626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.83

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