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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 275.93 and 62.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 275.93 and 62.28 is: 93.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 275.93 = 62.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/275.93 = 62.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 275.93 × 62.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 17,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184.92/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.38

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