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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,063.24, 253,380.42 and 136,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,063.24, 253,380.42 and 136,226.44 is: 187,528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,063.24 : 253,380.42 = 136,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,063.24/253,380.42 = 136,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,063.24x = 253,380.42 × 136,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,063.24x = 34,517,112,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,517,112,582.30/184,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,528.55

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