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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.75, 922.20 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.75, 922.20 and 181.91 is: 272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.75 : 922.20 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.75/922.20 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.75x = 922.20 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.75x = 167,757.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,757.40/614.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.89

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