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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.08, 274.58 and 61.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.08, 274.58 and 61.35 is: 92.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.08 : 274.58 = 61.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.08/274.58 = 61.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.08x = 274.58 × 61.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.08x = 16,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,845.48/183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.01

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