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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.43, 923.26 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.43, 923.26 and 176.67 is: 265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.43 : 923.26 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.43/923.26 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.43x = 923.26 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.43x = 163,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,112.34/615.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.04

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