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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,347.44, 278,107.56 and 110,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,347.44, 278,107.56 and 110,464.56 is: 165,748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,347.44 : 278,107.56 = 110,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,347.44/278,107.56 = 110,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,347.44x = 278,107.56 × 110,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,347.44x = 30,721,029,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,721,029,248.07/185,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,748.33

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