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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 623 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 623 and 184.04 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 623 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/623 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 623 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 114,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,656.92/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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