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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 254.05 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 254.05 and 118.64 is: 163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 254.05 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/254.05 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 254.05 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 30,140.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140.83/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.78

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