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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 274.52 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 274.52 and 61.25 is: 91.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 274.52 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/274.52 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 274.52 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 16,812.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,812.67/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.88

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