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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 274.94 and 67.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 274.94 and 67.69 is: 101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 274.94 = 67.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/274.94 = 67.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 274.94 × 67.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 18,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,610.69/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.54

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