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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.51, 254.64 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.51, 254.64 and 110.82 is: 152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.51 : 254.64 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.51/254.64 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.51x = 254.64 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.51x = 28,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219.52/184.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.95

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