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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.22, 966.29 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.22, 966.29 and 182.03 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.22 : 966.29 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.22/966.29 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.22x = 966.29 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.22x = 175,888.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,888.03/644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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