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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.22, 707.13 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.22, 707.13 and 182.66 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.22 : 707.13 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.22/707.13 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.22x = 707.13 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.22x = 129,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,162.17/471.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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