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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 276 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 276 and 135.68 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 276 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/276 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 276 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 37,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,447.68/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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