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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.83, 621.71 and 183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.83, 621.71 and 183.79 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.83 : 621.71 = 183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.83/621.71 = 183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.83x = 621.71 × 183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.83x = 114,260.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,260.05/414.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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