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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.91, 943.38 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.91, 943.38 and 195.98 is: 293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.91 : 943.38 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.91/943.38 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.91x = 943.38 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.91x = 184,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,883.61/628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.97

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