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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 275.83 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 275.83 and 62.16 is: 93.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 275.83 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/275.83 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 275.83 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 17,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145.44/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.22

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