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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 943.56 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 943.56 and 196.11 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 943.56 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/943.56 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 943.56 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 185,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,041.55/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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