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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 275.85 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 275.85 and 167.76 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 275.85 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/275.85 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 275.85 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 46,276.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,276.60/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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