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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 273.89 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 273.89 and 109.38 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 273.89 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/273.89 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 273.89 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 29,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,957.54/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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