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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,243.73, 254,271.30 and 103,666.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,243.73, 254,271.30 and 103,666.55 is: 143,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,243.73 : 254,271.30 = 103,666.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,243.73/254,271.30 = 103,666.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,243.73x = 254,271.30 × 103,666.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,243.73x = 26,359,428,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359,428,435.02/184,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,068.25

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