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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,346.63, 254,476.99 and 123,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,346.63, 254,476.99 and 123,952.28 is: 171,107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,346.63 : 254,476.99 = 123,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,346.63/254,476.99 = 123,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,346.63x = 254,476.99 × 123,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,346.63x = 31,543,002,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,543,002,498.28/184,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,107.02

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