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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.25, 940.93 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.25, 940.93 and 194.41 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.25 : 940.93 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.25/940.93 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.25x = 940.93 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.25x = 182,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,926.20/627.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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