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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 277.49 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 277.49 and 63.27 is: 94.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 277.49 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/277.49 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 277.49 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 17,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556.95/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.88

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