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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 922.52 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 922.52 and 182.30 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 922.52 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/922.52 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 922.52 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 168,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,175.40/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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