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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.13, 273.06 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.13, 273.06 and 90.87 is: 136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.13 : 273.06 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.13/273.06 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.13x = 273.06 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.13x = 24,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,812.96/182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.24

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