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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 533.75 and 182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 533.75 and 182.47 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 533.75 = 182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/533.75 = 182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 533.75 × 182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 97,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,392.48/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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