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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.22, 951.48 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.22, 951.48 and 195.47 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.22 : 951.48 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.22/951.48 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.22x = 951.48 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.22x = 185,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,988.17/634.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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