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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 275.06 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 275.06 and 90.88 is: 136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 275.06 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/275.06 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 275.06 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 24,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,997.77/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.21

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