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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.76, 444.12 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.76, 444.12 and 182.48 is: 274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.76 : 444.12 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.76/444.12 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.76x = 444.12 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.76x = 81,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,043.02/295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.02

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