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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.63, 950.43 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.63, 950.43 and 194.88 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.63 : 950.43 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.63/950.43 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.63x = 950.43 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.63x = 185,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,219.80/633.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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