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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 922.77 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 922.77 and 182.23 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 922.77 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/922.77 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 922.77 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 168,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,156.38/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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