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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.93, 944.90 and 197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.93, 944.90 and 197.09 is: 295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.93 : 944.90 = 197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.93/944.90 = 197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.93x = 944.90 × 197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.93x = 186,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,230.34/629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.64

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