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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 273.60 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 273.60 and 91.22 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 273.60 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/273.60 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 273.60 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 24,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,956.42/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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