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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 275.84 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 275.84 and 111.94 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 275.84 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/275.84 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 275.84 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 30,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,877.53/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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