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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 414.14 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 414.14 and 183.64 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 414.14 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/414.14 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 414.14 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 76,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,052.67/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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