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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,467.88, 254,602.74 and 120,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,467.88, 254,602.74 and 120,782.44 is: 166,704.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,467.88 : 254,602.74 = 120,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,467.88/254,602.74 = 120,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,467.88x = 254,602.74 × 120,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,467.88x = 30,751,540,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,751,540,167.89/184,467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,704.04

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