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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 315.06 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 315.06 and 183.33 is: 275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 315.06 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/315.06 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 315.06 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 57,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,759.95/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.40

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