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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.12, 606.22 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.12, 606.22 and 184.75 is: 277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.12 : 606.22 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.12/606.22 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.12x = 606.22 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.12x = 111,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,997.17/404.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.14

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