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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.04, 273.96 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.04, 273.96 and 135.04 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.04 : 273.96 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.04/273.96 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.04x = 273.96 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.04x = 36,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,995.56/183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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