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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 622.85 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 622.85 and 184.11 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 622.85 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/622.85 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 622.85 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 114,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,671.99/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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