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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.10, 793.66 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.10, 793.66 and 182.44 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.10 : 793.66 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.10/793.66 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.10x = 793.66 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.10x = 144,795.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,795.33/529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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