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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.09, 276.06 and 143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.09, 276.06 and 143.41 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.09 : 276.06 = 143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.09/276.06 = 143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.09x = 276.06 × 143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.09x = 39,589.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,589.05/184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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