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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,428.28, 254,516.10 and 112,807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,428.28, 254,516.10 and 112,807 is: 155,676.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,428.28 : 254,516.10 = 112,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,428.28/254,516.10 = 112,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,428.28x = 254,516.10 × 112,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,428.28x = 28,711,197,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711,197,692.70/184,428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,676.76

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