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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 284.94 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 284.94 and 183 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 284.94 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/284.94 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 284.94 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 52,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,144.02/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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