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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.55, 929.07 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.55, 929.07 and 180.68 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.55 : 929.07 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.55/929.07 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.55x = 929.07 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.55x = 167,864.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,864.95/619.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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