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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,451.04, 254,007.36 and 160,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,451.04, 254,007.36 and 160,241.04 is: 220,667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,451.04 : 254,007.36 = 160,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,451.04/254,007.36 = 160,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,451.04x = 254,007.36 × 160,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,451.04x = 40,702,403,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,702,403,534.05/184,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,667.79

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