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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 276.73 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 276.73 and 76.19 is: 114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 276.73 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/276.73 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 276.73 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 21,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,083.68/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.33

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