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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.09, 943.52 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.09, 943.52 and 196.13 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.09 : 943.52 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.09/943.52 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.09x = 943.52 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.09x = 185,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,048.35/629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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