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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,153.94, 254,167.36 and 115,275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,153.94, 254,167.36 and 115,275.44 is: 159,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,153.94 : 254,167.36 = 115,275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,153.94/254,167.36 = 115,275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,153.94x = 254,167.36 × 115,275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,153.94x = 29,299,254,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,299,254,257.64/184,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,101.97

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