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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.71, 623.07 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.71, 623.07 and 184.11 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.71 : 623.07 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.71/623.07 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.71x = 623.07 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.71x = 114,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,713.42/415.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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