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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.73, 928.10 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.73, 928.10 and 180.02 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.73 : 928.10 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.73/928.10 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.73x = 928.10 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.73x = 167,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,076.56/618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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