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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.13, 940.56 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.13, 940.56 and 194.19 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.13 : 940.56 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.13/940.56 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.13x = 940.56 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.13x = 182,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,647.35/627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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