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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.73, 277.36 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.73, 277.36 and 127.04 is: 190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.73 : 277.36 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.73/277.36 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.73x = 277.36 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.73x = 35,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,234.11/184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.74

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