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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 621.47 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 621.47 and 183.08 is: 274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 621.47 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/621.47 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 621.47 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 113,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,777.24/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.62

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