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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 942.30 and 195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 942.30 and 195.25 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 942.30 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/942.30 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 942.30 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 183,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,984.08/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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