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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.56, 933.98 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.56, 933.98 and 183.83 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.56 : 933.98 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.56/933.98 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.56x = 933.98 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.56x = 171,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,687.95/622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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