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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,073.92, 255,444.17 and 120,429.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,073.92, 255,444.17 and 120,429.23 is: 166,219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,073.92 : 255,444.17 = 120,429.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,073.92/255,444.17 = 120,429.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,073.92x = 255,444.17 × 120,429.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,073.92x = 30,762,942,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,762,942,821.72/185,073.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,219.77

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