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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 275.76 and 62.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 275.76 and 62.07 is: 93.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 275.76 = 62.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/275.76 = 62.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 275.76 × 62.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 17,116.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,116.42/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.09

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