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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.06, 410.98 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.06, 410.98 and 183.25 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.06 : 410.98 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.06/410.98 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.06x = 410.98 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.06x = 75,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,312.09/274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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