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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 252.84 and 109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 252.84 and 109.54 is: 151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 252.84 = 109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/252.84 = 109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 252.84 × 109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 27,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,694.78/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.15

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