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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 276.62 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 276.62 and 68.85 is: 103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 276.62 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/276.62 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 276.62 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 19,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,045.46/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.27

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