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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 276.71 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 276.71 and 93.23 is: 139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 276.71 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/276.71 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 276.71 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 25,798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,798.68/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.63

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