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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 942.15 and 195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 942.15 and 195.25 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 942.15 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/942.15 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 942.15 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 183,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,954.79/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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