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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 275.00 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 275.00 and 114.82 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 275.00 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/275.00 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 275.00 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 31,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574.24/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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