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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 275.35 and 176.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 275.35 and 176.00 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 275.35 = 176.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/275.35 = 176.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 275.35 × 176.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 48,460.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,460.89/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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