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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 254 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 254 and 106.44 is: 146.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 254 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/254 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 254 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 27,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035.76/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.87

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