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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.93, 940.47 and 215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.93, 940.47 and 215.95 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.93 : 940.47 = 215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.93/940.47 = 215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.93x = 940.47 × 215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.93x = 203,098.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,098.58/626.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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