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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.81, 794.75 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.81, 794.75 and 183.13 is: 274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.81 : 794.75 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.81/794.75 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.81x = 794.75 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.81x = 145,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,539.66/529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.70

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