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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.85, 940.28 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.85, 940.28 and 194 is: 291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.85 : 940.28 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.85/940.28 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.85x = 940.28 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.85x = 182,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,414.32/626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.00

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