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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.07, 298.70 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.07, 298.70 and 184.03 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.07 : 298.70 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.07/298.70 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.07x = 298.70 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.07x = 54,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,969.90/199.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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