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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,294.28, 278,313.30 and 110,560.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,294.28, 278,313.30 and 110,560.26 is: 166,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,294.28 : 278,313.30 = 110,560.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,294.28/278,313.30 = 110,560.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,294.28x = 278,313.30 × 110,560.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,294.28x = 30,770,390,809.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,770,390,809.46/185,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,062.28

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