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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 273.04 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 273.04 and 110.03 is: 164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 273.04 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/273.04 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 273.04 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 30,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,040.95/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.96

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