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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,676.93, 254,950.53 and 131,089.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,676.93, 254,950.53 and 131,089.97 is: 180,972.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,676.93 : 254,950.53 = 131,089.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,676.93/254,950.53 = 131,089.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,676.93x = 254,950.53 × 131,089.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,676.93x = 33,421,456,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,421,456,778.26/184,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,972.56

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