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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.91, 277.38 and 63.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.91, 277.38 and 63.13 is: 94.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.91 : 277.38 = 63.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.91/277.38 = 63.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.91x = 277.38 × 63.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.91x = 17,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,511.11/184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.70

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