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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 274.91 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 274.91 and 92.04 is: 138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 274.91 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/274.91 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 274.91 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 25,302.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,302.26/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.05

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