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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,249.92, 276,373.92 and 159,213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,249.92, 276,373.92 and 159,213.90 is: 238,820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,249.92 : 276,373.92 = 159,213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,249.92/276,373.92 = 159,213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,249.92x = 276,373.92 × 159,213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,249.92x = 44,002,569,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,002,569,661.49/184,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,820.02

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