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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.09, 622.89 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.09, 622.89 and 184.01 is: 276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.09 : 622.89 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.09/622.89 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.09x = 622.89 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.09x = 114,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,614.87/415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.12

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