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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.84, 255 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.84, 255 and 111.04 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.84 : 255 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.84/255 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.84x = 255 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.84x = 28,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,315.20/184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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