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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 621.02 and 182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 621.02 and 182.77 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 621.02 = 182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/621.02 = 182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 621.02 × 182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 113,503.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,503.83/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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