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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.58, 941.28 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.58, 941.28 and 194.74 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.58 : 941.28 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.58/941.28 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.58x = 941.28 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.58x = 183,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,304.87/627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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