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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.88, 941.84 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.88, 941.84 and 195.02 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.88 : 941.84 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.88/941.84 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.88x = 941.84 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.88x = 183,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,676.66/627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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