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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.81, 929.72 and 181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.81, 929.72 and 181.07 is: 271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.81 : 929.72 = 181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.81/929.72 = 181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.81x = 929.72 × 181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.81x = 168,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,344.40/619.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.61

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