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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.22, 969.33 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.22, 969.33 and 184.05 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.22 : 969.33 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.22/969.33 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.22x = 969.33 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.22x = 178,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,405.19/646.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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