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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.82, 929.58 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.82, 929.58 and 180.98 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.82 : 929.58 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.82/929.58 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.82x = 929.58 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.82x = 168,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,235.39/619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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