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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 253.95 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 253.95 and 101.13 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 253.95 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/253.95 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 253.95 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 25,681.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,681.96/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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