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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.86, 934.30 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.86, 934.30 and 184.12 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.86 : 934.30 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.86/934.30 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.86x = 934.30 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.86x = 172,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,026.47/622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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