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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.22, 276.26 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.22, 276.26 and 68.65 is: 102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.22 : 276.26 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.22/276.26 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.22x = 276.26 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.22x = 18,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964.22/184.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.94

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