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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 622.77 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 622.77 and 184.15 is: 275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 622.77 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/622.77 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 622.77 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 114,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,679.98/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.99

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