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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.59, 933.77 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.59, 933.77 and 183.75 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.59 : 933.77 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.59/933.77 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.59x = 933.77 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.59x = 171,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,580.24/622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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