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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.91, 274.35 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.91, 274.35 and 61.14 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.91 : 274.35 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.91/274.35 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.91x = 274.35 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.91x = 16,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,773.76/182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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