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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.19, 946.79 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.19, 946.79 and 192.44 is: 288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.19 : 946.79 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.19/946.79 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.19x = 946.79 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.19x = 182,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,194.57/631.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.65

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