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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.89, 940.43 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.89, 940.43 and 193.95 is: 290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.89 : 940.43 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.89/940.43 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.89x = 940.43 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.89x = 182,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,396.40/626.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.95

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