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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,235.22, 254,241.57 and 103,662.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,235.22, 254,241.57 and 103,662.66 is: 143,052.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,235.22 : 254,241.57 = 103,662.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,235.22/254,241.57 = 103,662.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,235.22x = 254,241.57 × 103,662.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,235.22x = 26,355,357,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,355,357,428.78/184,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,052.76

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