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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.54, 923.46 and 182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.54, 923.46 and 182.69 is: 274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.54 : 923.46 = 182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.54/923.46 = 182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.54x = 923.46 × 182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.54x = 168,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,706.91/615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.08

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