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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.12, 622.98 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.12, 622.98 and 184.06 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.12 : 622.98 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.12/622.98 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.12x = 622.98 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.12x = 114,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,665.70/415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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