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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.75, 929.49 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.75, 929.49 and 181 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.75 : 929.49 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.75/929.49 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.75x = 929.49 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.75x = 168,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,237.69/619.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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