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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 276.24 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 276.24 and 102.83 is: 154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 276.24 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/276.24 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 276.24 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 28,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,404.38/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.24

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