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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.77, 943.17 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.77, 943.17 and 195.93 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.77 : 943.17 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.77/943.17 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.77x = 943.17 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.77x = 184,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,795.30/628.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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