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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 272.66 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 272.66 and 113.46 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 272.66 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/272.66 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 272.66 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 30,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,936.00/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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