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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.22, 273.08 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.22, 273.08 and 90.73 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.22 : 273.08 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.22/273.08 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.22x = 273.08 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.22x = 24,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,777.12/182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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