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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.94, 277.37 and 63.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.94, 277.37 and 63.20 is: 94.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.94 : 277.37 = 63.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.94/277.37 = 63.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.94x = 277.37 × 63.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.94x = 17,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528.08/184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.78

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