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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 931.08 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 931.08 and 182.04 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 931.08 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/931.08 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 931.08 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 169,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,493.80/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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