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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.25, 275.96 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.25, 275.96 and 92.81 is: 139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.25 : 275.96 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.25/275.96 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.25x = 275.96 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.25x = 25,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,610.00/184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.00

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