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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 273.52 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 273.52 and 101.11 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 273.52 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/273.52 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 273.52 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 27,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653.99/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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