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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.55, 946.95 and 192.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.55, 946.95 and 192.67 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.55 : 946.95 = 192.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.55/946.95 = 192.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.55x = 946.95 × 192.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.55x = 182,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,448.86/631.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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