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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.13, 274.71 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.13, 274.71 and 101.91 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.13 : 274.71 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.13/274.71 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.13x = 274.71 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.13x = 27,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996.54/183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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