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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.02, 277.44 and 63.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.02, 277.44 and 63.28 is: 94.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.02 : 277.44 = 63.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.02/277.44 = 63.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.02x = 277.44 × 63.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.02x = 17,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556.40/185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.89

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