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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.02, 1,003.64 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.02, 1,003.64 and 182.11 is: 273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.02 : 1,003.64 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.02/1,003.64 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.02x = 1,003.64 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.02x = 182,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,772.88/669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.19

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