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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.73, 274.13 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.73, 274.13 and 91.43 is: 137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.73 : 274.13 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.73/274.13 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.73x = 274.13 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.73x = 25,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,063.76/182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.16

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