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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.18, 276.33 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.18, 276.33 and 88 is: 132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.18 : 276.33 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.18/276.33 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.18x = 276.33 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.18x = 24,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,317.04/184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.03

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