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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 622.72 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 622.72 and 183.99 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 622.72 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/622.72 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 622.72 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 114,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,571.46/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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