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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,110.15, 259,744.70 and 185,110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,110.15, 259,744.70 and 185,110.15 is: 259,744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,110.15 : 259,744.70 = 185,110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,110.15/259,744.70 = 185,110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,110.15x = 259,744.70 × 185,110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,110.15x = 48,081,380,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,081,380,378.71/185,110.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,744.70

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