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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.08, 1,003.66 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.08, 1,003.66 and 182.14 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.08 : 1,003.66 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.08/1,003.66 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.08x = 1,003.66 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.08x = 182,803.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,803.67/669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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