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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.97, 941.96 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.97, 941.96 and 195.14 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.97 : 941.96 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.97/941.96 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.97x = 941.96 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.97x = 183,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,814.07/627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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