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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 275.03 and 105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 275.03 and 105.35 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 275.03 = 105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/275.03 = 105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 275.03 × 105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 28,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,972.90/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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