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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,154.94, 254,168.74 and 115,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,154.94, 254,168.74 and 115,276.44 is: 159,103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,154.94 : 254,168.74 = 115,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,154.94/254,168.74 = 115,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,154.94x = 254,168.74 × 115,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,154.94x = 29,299,667,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,299,667,506.49/184,154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,103.35

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