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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.61, 949.03 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.61, 949.03 and 193.90 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.61 : 949.03 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.61/949.03 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.61x = 949.03 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.61x = 184,019.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,019.60/632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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