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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.03, 273.09 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.03, 273.09 and 60.35 is: 90.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.03 : 273.09 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.03/273.09 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.03x = 273.09 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.03x = 16,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,480.98/182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.54

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