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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 277.08 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 277.08 and 135.24 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 277.08 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/277.08 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 277.08 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 37,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,472.30/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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