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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 273.22 and 100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 273.22 and 100.85 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 273.22 = 100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/273.22 = 100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 273.22 × 100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 27,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,552.62/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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