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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,030.02, 255,347.61 and 113,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,030.02, 255,347.61 and 113,396.20 is: 156,490.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,030.02 : 255,347.61 = 113,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,030.02/255,347.61 = 113,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,030.02x = 255,347.61 × 113,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,030.02x = 28,955,448,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,955,448,653.08/185,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,490.54

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