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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.05, 622.74 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.05, 622.74 and 183.78 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.05 : 622.74 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.05/622.74 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.05x = 622.74 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.05x = 114,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,447.16/415.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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