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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.31, 274.53 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.31, 274.53 and 106.11 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.31 : 274.53 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.31/274.53 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.31x = 274.53 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.31x = 29,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,128.48/183.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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