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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.14, 943.60 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.14, 943.60 and 196.19 is: 294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.14 : 943.60 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.14/943.60 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.14x = 943.60 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.14x = 185,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,123.90/629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.25

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