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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 275.78 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 275.78 and 92.67 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 275.78 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/275.78 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 275.78 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 25,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,556.53/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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