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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 272.76 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 272.76 and 109.92 is: 164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 272.76 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/272.76 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 272.76 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 29,981.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,981.78/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.70

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