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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 298.04 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 298.04 and 182.44 is: 273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 298.04 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/298.04 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 298.04 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 54,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,374.42/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.13

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