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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 274 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 274 and 110.38 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 274 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/274 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 274 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 30,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,244.12/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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