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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.22, 967.83 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.22, 967.83 and 183.05 is: 274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.22 : 967.83 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.22/967.83 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.22x = 967.83 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.22x = 177,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,161.28/645.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.58

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