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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 273.28 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 273.28 and 101.54 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 273.28 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/273.28 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 273.28 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 27,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,748.89/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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