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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 922.62 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 922.62 and 182.27 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 922.62 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/922.62 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 922.62 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 168,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,162.21/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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