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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.22, 274.72 and 66.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.22, 274.72 and 66.02 is: 98.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.22 : 274.72 = 66.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.22/274.72 = 66.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.22x = 274.72 × 66.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.22x = 18,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,137.01/183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.99

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