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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,245.96, 254,257.76 and 103,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,245.96, 254,257.76 and 103,671.88 is: 143,066.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,245.96 : 254,257.76 = 103,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,245.96/254,257.76 = 103,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,245.96x = 254,257.76 × 103,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,245.96x = 26,359,379,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359,379,983.79/184,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,066.26

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