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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 929.15 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 929.15 and 180.71 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 929.15 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/929.15 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 929.15 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 167,906.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,906.70/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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