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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.65, 276.96 and 63.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.65, 276.96 and 63.03 is: 94.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.65 : 276.96 = 63.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.65/276.96 = 63.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.65x = 276.96 × 63.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.65x = 17,456.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456.79/184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.54

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