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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.98, 967.32 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.98, 967.32 and 182.74 is: 274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.98 : 967.32 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.98/967.32 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.98x = 967.32 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.98x = 176,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,771.60/644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.08

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