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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,710.96, 254,885.76 and 104,158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,710.96, 254,885.76 and 104,158.35 is: 143,729.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,710.96 : 254,885.76 = 104,158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,710.96/254,885.76 = 104,158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,710.96x = 254,885.76 × 104,158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,710.96x = 26,548,480,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548,480,200.10/184,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,729.86

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