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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.88, 940.36 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.88, 940.36 and 164.67 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.88 : 940.36 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.88/940.36 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.88x = 940.36 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.88x = 154,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,849.08/626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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