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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.97, 415.44 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.97, 415.44 and 182.95 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.97 : 415.44 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.97/415.44 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.97x = 415.44 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.97x = 76,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,003.71/300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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