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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.75, 943.13 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.75, 943.13 and 195.91 is: 293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.75 : 943.13 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.75/943.13 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.75x = 943.13 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.75x = 184,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,768.60/628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.87

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