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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.76, 948.83 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.76, 948.83 and 193.94 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.76 : 948.83 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.76/948.83 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.76x = 948.83 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.76x = 184,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,010.38/632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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