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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 253.92 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 253.92 and 106.44 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 253.92 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/253.92 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 253.92 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 27,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,027.24/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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