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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,499.48, 255,795.66 and 110,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,499.48, 255,795.66 and 110,033.40 is: 151,731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,499.48 : 255,795.66 = 110,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,499.48/255,795.66 = 110,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,499.48x = 255,795.66 × 110,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,499.48x = 28,146,066,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146,066,175.04/185,499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,731.24

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