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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 273.09 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 273.09 and 121.54 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 273.09 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/273.09 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 273.09 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 33,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,191.36/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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