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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 275.64 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 275.64 and 92.77 is: 138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 275.64 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/275.64 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 275.64 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 25,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,571.12/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.97

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