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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.05, 922.43 and 176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.05, 922.43 and 176.29 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.05 : 922.43 = 176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.05/922.43 = 176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.05x = 922.43 × 176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.05x = 162,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,610.57/615.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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