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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.00, 250.83 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.00, 250.83 and 126.65 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.00 : 250.83 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.00/250.83 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.00x = 250.83 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.00x = 31,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,768.25/182.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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