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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.73, 793.07 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.73, 793.07 and 182.05 is: 273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.73 : 793.07 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.73/793.07 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.73x = 793.07 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.73x = 144,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,377.48/528.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.06

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