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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 276.51 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 276.51 and 106.35 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 276.51 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/276.51 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 276.51 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 29,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,406.84/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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