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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,275.54, 255,682.24 and 108,795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,275.54, 255,682.24 and 108,795.54 is: 150,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,275.54 : 255,682.24 = 108,795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,275.54/255,682.24 = 108,795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,275.54x = 255,682.24 × 108,795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,275.54x = 27,817,086,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,817,086,617.82/185,275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,139.02

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