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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.91, 274.27 and 61.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.91, 274.27 and 61.10 is: 91.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.91 : 274.27 = 61.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.91/274.27 = 61.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.91x = 274.27 × 61.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.91x = 16,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,757.90/182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.62

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