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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.75, 275.09 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.75, 275.09 and 111.39 is: 166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.75 : 275.09 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.75/275.09 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.75x = 275.09 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.75x = 30,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,642.68/183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.76

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