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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 932.86 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 932.86 and 183.26 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 932.86 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/932.86 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 932.86 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 170,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,955.92/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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