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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 275.81 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 275.81 and 136.35 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 275.81 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/275.81 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 275.81 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 37,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,606.01/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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