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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 562.14 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 562.14 and 182.25 is: 273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 562.14 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/562.14 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 562.14 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 102,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,450.02/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.18

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