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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 794.58 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 794.58 and 182.93 is: 274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 794.58 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/794.58 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 794.58 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 145,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,347.86/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.41

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