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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 250.95 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 250.95 and 108.18 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 250.95 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/250.95 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 250.95 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 27,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,147.77/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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