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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.05, 607.26 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.05, 607.26 and 182.60 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.05 : 607.26 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.05/607.26 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.05x = 607.26 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.05x = 110,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,885.60/405.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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