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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,134.46, 254,140.49 and 115,255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,134.46, 254,140.49 and 115,255.88 is: 159,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,134.46 : 254,140.49 = 115,255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,134.46/254,140.49 = 115,255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,134.46x = 254,140.49 × 115,255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,134.46x = 29,291,185,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,291,185,242.30/184,134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,074.98

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