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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 277.13 and 63.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 277.13 and 63.05 is: 94.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 277.13 = 63.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/277.13 = 63.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 277.13 × 63.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 17,473.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,473.05/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.57

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