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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.21, 410.75 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.21, 410.75 and 182.95 is: 274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.21 : 410.75 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.21/410.75 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.21x = 410.75 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.21x = 75,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,146.71/274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.05

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