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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 274.62 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 274.62 and 101.84 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 274.62 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/274.62 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 274.62 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 27,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,967.30/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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