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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.71, 793.03 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.71, 793.03 and 182.01 is: 273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.71 : 793.03 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.71/793.03 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.71x = 793.03 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.71x = 144,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,339.62/528.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.00

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