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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.73, 711.69 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.73, 711.69 and 182.13 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.73 : 711.69 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.73/711.69 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.73x = 711.69 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.73x = 129,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,620.10/474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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