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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 275.59 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 275.59 and 102.66 is: 153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 275.59 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/275.59 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 275.59 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 28,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,292.07/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.76

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