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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 275.58 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 275.58 and 92.56 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 275.58 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/275.58 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 275.58 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 25,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507.68/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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