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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.10, 622.42 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.10, 622.42 and 183.86 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.10 : 622.42 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.10/622.42 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.10x = 622.42 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.10x = 114,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,438.14/415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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