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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.33, 943.72 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.33, 943.72 and 190.42 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.33 : 943.72 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.33/943.72 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.33x = 943.72 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.33x = 179,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,700.33/629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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