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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 275 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 275 and 80.64 is: 121.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 275 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/275 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 275 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 22,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,176/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.00

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