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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 941.96 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 941.96 and 195.18 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 941.96 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/941.96 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 941.96 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 183,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,851.75/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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