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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,524.36, 254,691.12 and 120,154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,524.36, 254,691.12 and 120,154.27 is: 165,843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,524.36 : 254,691.12 = 120,154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,524.36/254,691.12 = 120,154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,524.36x = 254,691.12 × 120,154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,524.36x = 30,602,225,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,602,225,599.08/184,524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,843.82

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