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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,129.54, 254,133.67 and 115,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,129.54, 254,133.67 and 115,250.96 is: 159,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,129.54 : 254,133.67 = 115,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,129.54/254,133.67 = 115,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,129.54x = 254,133.67 × 115,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,129.54x = 29,289,148,165.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,289,148,165.15/184,129.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,068.17

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