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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 273.02 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 273.02 and 90.70 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 273.02 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/273.02 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 273.02 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 24,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,762.91/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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