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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.43, 947.16 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.43, 947.16 and 192.69 is: 289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.43 : 947.16 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.43/947.16 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.43x = 947.16 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.43x = 182,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,507.30/631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.04

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