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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 275.97 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 275.97 and 92.75 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 275.97 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/275.97 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 275.97 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 25,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,595.19/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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