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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 621.48 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 621.48 and 183.06 is: 274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 621.48 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/621.48 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 621.48 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 113,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,768.13/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.72

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