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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 940.14 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 940.14 and 193.88 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 940.14 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/940.14 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 940.14 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 182,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,274.34/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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