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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 713.97 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 713.97 and 183.65 is: 275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 713.97 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/713.97 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 713.97 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 131,120.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,120.59/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.46

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