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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.06, 275.93 and 68.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.06, 275.93 and 68.43 is: 102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.06 : 275.93 = 68.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.06/275.93 = 68.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.06x = 275.93 × 68.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.06x = 18,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,880.17/184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.58

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