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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.65, 793.01 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.65, 793.01 and 182 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.65 : 793.01 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.65/793.01 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.65x = 793.01 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.65x = 144,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,327.82/528.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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