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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.51, 950.24 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.51, 950.24 and 194.76 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.51 : 950.24 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.51/950.24 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.51x = 950.24 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.51x = 185,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,067.77/633.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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