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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.83, 605.30 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.83, 605.30 and 184.64 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.83 : 605.30 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.83/605.30 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.83x = 605.30 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.83x = 111,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,758.64/403.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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