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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.89, 941.78 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.89, 941.78 and 195 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.89 : 941.78 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.89/941.78 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.89x = 941.78 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.89x = 183,646.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,646.13/627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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