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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 941.55 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 941.55 and 194.90 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 941.55 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/941.55 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 941.55 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 183,503.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,503.39/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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