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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 275.30 and 67.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 275.30 and 67.98 is: 101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 275.30 = 67.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/275.30 = 67.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 275.30 × 67.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 18,714.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,714.89/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.98

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