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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 934.68 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 934.68 and 184.42 is: 276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 934.68 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/934.68 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 934.68 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 172,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,373.69/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.56

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