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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.04, 922.62 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.04, 922.62 and 182.26 is: 273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.04 : 922.62 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.04/922.62 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.04x = 922.62 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.04x = 168,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,156.72/615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.41

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