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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 273.10 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 273.10 and 133.80 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 273.10 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/273.10 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 273.10 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 36,540.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,540.78/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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