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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,171.44, 254,155.20 and 104,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,171.44, 254,155.20 and 104,683.44 is: 144,462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,171.44 : 254,155.20 = 104,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,171.44/254,155.20 = 104,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,171.44x = 254,155.20 × 104,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,171.44x = 26,605,840,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605,840,629.89/184,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,462.36

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