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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 413.10 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 413.10 and 183.25 is: 274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 413.10 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/413.10 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 413.10 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 75,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,702.77/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.30

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