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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 275.60 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 275.60 and 153.77 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 275.60 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/275.60 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 275.60 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 42,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,378.02/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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