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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 275.91 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 275.91 and 62.22 is: 93.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 275.91 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/275.91 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 275.91 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 17,166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,166.37/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.34

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