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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,510.88, 254,666.46 and 120,811.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,510.88, 254,666.46 and 120,811.64 is: 166,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,510.88 : 254,666.46 = 120,811.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,510.88/254,666.46 = 120,811.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,510.88x = 254,666.46 × 120,811.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,510.88x = 30,766,672,685.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,766,672,685.59/184,510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,747.20

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