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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.67, 821.69 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.67, 821.69 and 182.70 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.67 : 821.69 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.67/821.69 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.67x = 821.69 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.67x = 150,121.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,121.85/547.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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