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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 414.09 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 414.09 and 183.76 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 414.09 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/414.09 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 414.09 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 76,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,093.18/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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