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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 275.48 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 275.48 and 90.92 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 275.48 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/275.48 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 275.48 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 25,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,046.64/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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