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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 273.55 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 273.55 and 99.84 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 273.55 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/273.55 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 273.55 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 27,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,311.23/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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