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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.54, 276.73 and 62.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.54, 276.73 and 62.77 is: 94.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.54 : 276.73 = 62.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.54/276.73 = 62.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.54x = 276.73 × 62.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.54x = 17,370.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370.34/184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.13

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