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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.91, 949.11 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.91, 949.11 and 194.02 is: 290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.91 : 949.11 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.91/949.11 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.91x = 949.11 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.91x = 184,146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,146.32/632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.95

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