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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 943.48 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 943.48 and 190.27 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 943.48 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/943.48 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 943.48 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 179,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,515.94/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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