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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,278.96, 254,325.60 and 103,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,278.96, 254,325.60 and 103,726.08 is: 143,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,278.96 : 254,325.60 = 103,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,278.96/254,325.60 = 103,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,278.96x = 254,325.60 × 103,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,278.96x = 26,380,197,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,380,197,531.65/184,278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,153.61

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