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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.22, 273.15 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.22, 273.15 and 74.07 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.22 : 273.15 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.22/273.15 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.22x = 273.15 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.22x = 20,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,232.22/182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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