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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,295.76, 254,406.60 and 123,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,295.76, 254,406.60 and 123,901.44 is: 171,036.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,295.76 : 254,406.60 = 123,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,295.76/254,406.60 = 123,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,295.76x = 254,406.60 × 123,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,295.76x = 31,521,344,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,521,344,085.50/184,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,036.73

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