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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,305.46, 278,330.18 and 110,571.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,305.46, 278,330.18 and 110,571.48 is: 166,079.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,305.46 : 278,330.18 = 110,571.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,305.46/278,330.18 = 110,571.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,305.46x = 278,330.18 × 110,571.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,305.46x = 30,775,379,378.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,775,379,378.41/185,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,079.19

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