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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 435.06 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 435.06 and 181.92 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 435.06 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/435.06 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 435.06 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 79,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,146.12/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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