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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 275.28 and 67.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 275.28 and 67.97 is: 101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 275.28 = 67.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/275.28 = 67.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 275.28 × 67.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 18,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,709.41/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.94

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