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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 252.54 and 109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 252.54 and 109.33 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 252.54 = 109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/252.54 = 109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 252.54 × 109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 27,610.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,610.20/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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