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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.67, 793.02 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.67, 793.02 and 182 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.67 : 793.02 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.67/793.02 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.67x = 793.02 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.67x = 144,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,329.64/528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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