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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.91, 922.41 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.91, 922.41 and 182.10 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.91 : 922.41 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.91/922.41 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.91x = 922.41 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.91x = 167,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,970.86/614.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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