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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.28, 931.76 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.28, 931.76 and 182.43 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.28 : 931.76 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.28/931.76 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.28x = 931.76 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.28x = 169,980.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,980.98/621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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