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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.93, 274.43 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.93, 274.43 and 101.82 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.93 : 274.43 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.93/274.43 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.93x = 274.43 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.93x = 27,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,942.72/182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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