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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.53, 942.66 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.53, 942.66 and 195.59 is: 293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.53 : 942.66 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.53/942.66 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.53x = 942.66 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.53x = 184,370.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,370.16/628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.34

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