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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 275.89 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 275.89 and 126.11 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 275.89 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/275.89 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 275.89 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 34,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,791.14/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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