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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 271.76 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 271.76 and 164.76 is: 245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 271.76 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/271.76 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 271.76 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 44,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,775.18/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.96

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