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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.76, 930.98 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.76, 930.98 and 182 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.76 : 930.98 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.76/930.98 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.76x = 930.98 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.76x = 169,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,438.36/620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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