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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 275.99 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 275.99 and 111.36 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 275.99 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/275.99 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 275.99 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 30,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,734.25/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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