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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.03, 274.19 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.03, 274.19 and 129.03 is: 193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.03 : 274.19 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.03/274.19 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.03x = 274.19 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.03x = 35,378.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,378.09/183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.29

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