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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.91, 945.02 and 197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.91, 945.02 and 197.06 is: 295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.91 : 945.02 = 197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.91/945.02 = 197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.91x = 945.02 × 197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.91x = 186,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,227.02/629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.64

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