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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,806.96, 254,802.54 and 154,224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,806.96, 254,802.54 and 154,224.12 is: 212,636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,806.96 : 254,802.54 = 154,224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,806.96/254,802.54 = 154,224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,806.96x = 254,802.54 × 154,224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,806.96x = 39,296,697,505.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,296,697,505.26/184,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,636.46

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