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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.19, 604.71 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.19, 604.71 and 183.77 is: 275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.19 : 604.71 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.19/604.71 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.19x = 604.71 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.19x = 111,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,125.98/403.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.62

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