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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,221.95, 254,256.98 and 106,686.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,221.95, 254,256.98 and 106,686.42 is: 147,245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,221.95 : 254,256.98 = 106,686.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,221.95/254,256.98 = 106,686.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,221.95x = 254,256.98 × 106,686.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,221.95x = 27,125,765,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125,765,469.32/184,221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,245.03

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