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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.93, 276.58 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.93, 276.58 and 150.91 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.93 : 276.58 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.93/276.58 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.93x = 276.58 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.93x = 41,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,738.18/184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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