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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.09, 275 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.09, 275 and 151.04 is: 226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.09 : 275 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.09/275 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.09x = 275 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.09x = 41,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,536/183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.87

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