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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.74, 623.07 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.74, 623.07 and 184.30 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.74 : 623.07 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.74/623.07 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.74x = 623.07 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.74x = 114,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,831.80/415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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