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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 253.97 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 253.97 and 110.45 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 253.97 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/253.97 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 253.97 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 28,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,050.99/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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