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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.13, 276.08 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.13, 276.08 and 81.46 is: 122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.13 : 276.08 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.13/276.08 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.13x = 276.08 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.13x = 22,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,489.07/184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.14

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