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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.55, 273.68 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.55, 273.68 and 60.75 is: 91.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.55 : 273.68 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.55/273.68 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.55x = 273.68 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.55x = 16,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625.98/182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.07

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