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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 275.73 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 275.73 and 164.25 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 275.73 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/275.73 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 275.73 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 45,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,289.27/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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