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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.97, 949.55 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.97, 949.55 and 194.13 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.97 : 949.55 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.97/949.55 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.97x = 949.55 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.97x = 184,335.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,335.17/632.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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