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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 623.82 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 623.82 and 184.64 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 623.82 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/623.82 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 623.82 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 115,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,182.12/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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