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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.65, 623.76 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.65, 623.76 and 184.80 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.65 : 623.76 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.65/623.76 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.65x = 623.76 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.65x = 115,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,270.85/415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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