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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.05, 517.67 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.05, 517.67 and 182.64 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.05 : 517.67 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.05/517.67 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.05x = 517.67 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.05x = 94,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,547.25/345.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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