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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.93, 621.01 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.93, 621.01 and 182.87 is: 274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.93 : 621.01 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.93/621.01 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.93x = 621.01 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.93x = 113,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,564.10/413.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.36

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