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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 943.38 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 943.38 and 195.96 is: 294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 943.38 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/943.38 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 943.38 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 184,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,864.74/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.01

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