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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 272.77 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 272.77 and 90.54 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 272.77 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/272.77 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 272.77 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 24,695.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,695.41/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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