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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,266.98, 254,285.49 and 103,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,266.98, 254,285.49 and 103,694.48 is: 143,096.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,266.98 : 254,285.49 = 103,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,266.98/254,285.49 = 103,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,266.98x = 254,285.49 × 103,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,266.98x = 26,368,001,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368,001,657.10/184,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,096.73

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