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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.94, 623.69 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.94, 623.69 and 184.73 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.94 : 623.69 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.94/623.69 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.94x = 623.69 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.94x = 115,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,210.99/415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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