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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.91, 943.19 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.91, 943.19 and 190.16 is: 285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.91 : 943.19 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.91/943.19 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.91x = 943.19 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.91x = 179,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,351.34/628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.18

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