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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.03, 922.41 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.03, 922.41 and 182.04 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.03 : 922.41 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.03/922.41 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.03x = 922.41 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.03x = 167,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,915.52/615.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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