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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.96, 922.59 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.96, 922.59 and 182.12 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.96 : 922.59 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.96/922.59 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.96x = 922.59 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.96x = 168,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,022.09/614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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