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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.76, 923.67 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.76, 923.67 and 182.93 is: 274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.76 : 923.67 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.76/923.67 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.76x = 923.67 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.76x = 168,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,962.33/615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.40

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