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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 276.44 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 276.44 and 115.92 is: 173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 276.44 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/276.44 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 276.44 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 32,044.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,044.35/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.77

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