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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.84, 943.36 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.84, 943.36 and 195.94 is: 293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.84 : 943.36 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.84/943.36 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.84x = 943.36 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.84x = 184,841.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,841.96/628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.94

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