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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 275.95 and 62.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 275.95 and 62.20 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 275.95 = 62.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/275.95 = 62.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 275.95 × 62.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 17,164.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,164.09/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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