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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.05, 931.41 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.05, 931.41 and 182.28 is: 273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.05 : 931.41 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.05/931.41 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.05x = 931.41 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.05x = 169,777.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,777.41/621.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.37

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