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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.03, 1,004.94 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.03, 1,004.94 and 183.13 is: 274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.03 : 1,004.94 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.03/1,004.94 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.03x = 1,004.94 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.03x = 184,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,032.15/670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.66

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