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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,893.52, 254,306.64 and 152,399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,893.52, 254,306.64 and 152,399.56 is: 209,613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,893.52 : 254,306.64 = 152,399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,893.52/254,306.64 = 152,399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,893.52x = 254,306.64 × 152,399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,893.52x = 38,756,220,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,756,220,041.08/184,893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,613.73

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