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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.02, 273.92 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.02, 273.92 and 110.93 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.02 : 273.92 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.02/273.92 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.02x = 273.92 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.02x = 30,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,385.95/183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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