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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.43, 620.13 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.43, 620.13 and 182.26 is: 273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.43 : 620.13 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.43/620.13 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.43x = 620.13 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.43x = 113,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,024.89/413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.38

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