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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 273.44 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 273.44 and 90.95 is: 136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 273.44 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/273.44 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 273.44 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 24,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,867.55/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.42

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