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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.82, 274.22 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.82, 274.22 and 80.19 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.82 : 274.22 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.82/274.22 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.82x = 274.22 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.82x = 21,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,989.60/182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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