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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 793.38 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 793.38 and 182.26 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 793.38 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/793.38 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 793.38 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 144,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,600.98/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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