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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 273 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 273 and 90.69 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 273 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/273 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 273 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 24,758.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,758.37/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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