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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.85, 943.13 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.85, 943.13 and 190.01 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.85 : 943.13 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.85/943.13 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.85x = 943.13 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.85x = 179,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,203.18/628.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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