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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.04, 274.59 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.04, 274.59 and 80.28 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.04 : 274.59 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.04/274.59 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.04x = 274.59 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.04x = 22,044.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,044.09/183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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