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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 276.02 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 276.02 and 62.25 is: 93.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 276.02 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/276.02 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 276.02 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 17,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182.25/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.39

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