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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.66, 793.04 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.66, 793.04 and 181.94 is: 272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.66 : 793.04 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.66/793.04 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.66x = 793.04 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.66x = 144,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,287.99/528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.93

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