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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.45, 922.95 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.45, 922.95 and 182.46 is: 273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.45 : 922.95 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.45/922.95 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.45x = 922.95 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.45x = 168,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,401.46/615.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.62

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