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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 889.47 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 889.47 and 182.13 is: 273.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 889.47 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/889.47 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 889.47 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 161,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,999.17/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.15

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