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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.16, 922.90 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.16, 922.90 and 182.32 is: 273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.16 : 922.90 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.16/922.90 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.16x = 922.90 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.16x = 168,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,263.13/615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.53

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