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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 943.32 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 943.32 and 195.84 is: 293.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 943.32 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/943.32 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 943.32 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 184,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,739.79/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.74

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