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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.04, 274.68 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.04, 274.68 and 80.44 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.04 : 274.68 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.04/274.68 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.04x = 274.68 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.04x = 22,095.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,095.26/183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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