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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.01, 273.16 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.01, 273.16 and 135.86 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.01 : 273.16 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.01/273.16 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.01x = 273.16 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.01x = 37,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,110.32/182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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