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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,251.73, 254,282.34 and 103,674.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,251.73, 254,282.34 and 103,674.55 is: 143,079.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,251.73 : 254,282.34 = 103,674.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,251.73/254,282.34 = 103,674.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,251.73x = 254,282.34 × 103,674.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,251.73x = 26,362,607,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,362,607,172.45/184,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,079.29

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