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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 274.29 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 274.29 and 105.93 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 274.29 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/274.29 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 274.29 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 29,055.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,055.91/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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