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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.86, 940.28 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.86, 940.28 and 164.67 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.86 : 940.28 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.86/940.28 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.86x = 940.28 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.86x = 154,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,835.70/626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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