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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.21, 276.23 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.21, 276.23 and 92.89 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.21 : 276.23 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.21/276.23 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.21x = 276.23 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.21x = 25,659.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659.00/184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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