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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 253 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 253 and 109.66 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 253 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/253 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 253 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 27,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,743.98/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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