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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.06, 275.82 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.06, 275.82 and 164.80 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.06 : 275.82 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.06/275.82 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.06x = 275.82 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.06x = 45,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,455.14/184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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