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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.05, 251.00 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.05, 251.00 and 146.95 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.05 : 251.00 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.05/251.00 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.05x = 251.00 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.05x = 36,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,883.64/182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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