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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 273.16 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 273.16 and 90.76 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 273.16 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/273.16 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 273.16 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 24,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,792.00/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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