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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 273.42 and 90.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 273.42 and 90.93 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 273.42 = 90.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/273.42 = 90.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 273.42 × 90.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 24,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,862.08/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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