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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 273 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 273 and 90.63 is: 136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 273 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/273 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 273 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 24,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,741.99/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.00

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