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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.06, 273.90 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.06, 273.90 and 109.66 is: 164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.06 : 273.90 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.06/273.90 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.06x = 273.90 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.06x = 30,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,035.87/183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.08

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