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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.21, 273.43 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.21, 273.43 and 101.11 is: 151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.21 : 273.43 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.21/273.43 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.21x = 273.43 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.21x = 27,645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,645.57/182.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.73

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