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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.61, 941.52 and 194.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.61, 941.52 and 194.77 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.61 : 941.52 = 194.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.61/941.52 = 194.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.61x = 941.52 × 194.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.61x = 183,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,379.85/627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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