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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,251.14, 254,271.53 and 103,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,251.14, 254,271.53 and 103,681.52 is: 143,083.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,251.14 : 254,271.53 = 103,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,251.14/254,271.53 = 103,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,251.14x = 254,271.53 × 103,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,251.14x = 26,363,258,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,363,258,723.13/184,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,083.29

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