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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.11, 943.80 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.11, 943.80 and 190.40 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.11 : 943.80 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.11/943.80 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.11x = 943.80 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.11x = 179,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,694.80/629.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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