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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 253.69 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 253.69 and 109.18 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 253.69 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/253.69 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 253.69 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 27,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,696.45/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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