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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 623.30 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 623.30 and 184.36 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 623.30 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/623.30 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 623.30 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 114,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,908.96/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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