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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.07, 969.06 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.07, 969.06 and 183.83 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.07 : 969.06 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.07/969.06 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.07x = 969.06 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.07x = 178,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,142.30/646.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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