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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.11, 793.66 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.11, 793.66 and 182.45 is: 273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.11 : 793.66 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.11/793.66 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.11x = 793.66 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.11x = 144,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,803.27/529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.67

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