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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 275.96 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 275.96 and 110.87 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 275.96 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/275.96 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 275.96 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 30,596.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,596.55/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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