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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 275.99 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 275.99 and 102.84 is: 154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 275.99 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/275.99 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 275.99 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 28,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,382.30/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.12

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