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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.04, 922.52 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.04, 922.52 and 182.20 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.04 : 922.52 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.04/922.52 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.04x = 922.52 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.04x = 168,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,083.14/615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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