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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 273.75 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 273.75 and 101.34 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 273.75 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/273.75 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 273.75 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 27,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,741.83/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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