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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.07, 253.94 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.07, 253.94 and 106.44 is: 146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.07 : 253.94 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.07/253.94 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.07x = 253.94 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.07x = 27,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028.84/184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.84

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