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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.79, 922.08 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.79, 922.08 and 181.84 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.79 : 922.08 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.79/922.08 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.79x = 922.08 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.79x = 167,671.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,671.03/614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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