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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.99, 941.90 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.99, 941.90 and 195 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.99 : 941.90 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.99/941.90 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.99x = 941.90 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.99x = 183,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,669.53/627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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