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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,737.41, 254,955.90 and 112,134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,737.41, 254,955.90 and 112,134.58 is: 154,756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,737.41 : 254,955.90 = 112,134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,737.41/254,955.90 = 112,134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,737.41x = 254,955.90 × 112,134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,737.41x = 28,589,372,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,589,372,548.14/184,737.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,756.81

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