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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.91, 941.88 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.91, 941.88 and 194.98 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.91 : 941.88 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.91/941.88 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.91x = 941.88 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.91x = 183,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,647.76/627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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