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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 273.30 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 273.30 and 109.96 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 273.30 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/273.30 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 273.30 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 30,052.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,052.07/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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