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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.94, 922.43 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.94, 922.43 and 182.13 is: 273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.94 : 922.43 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.94/922.43 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.94x = 922.43 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.94x = 168,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,001.27/614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.20

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