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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,500.98, 255,797.73 and 110,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,500.98, 255,797.73 and 110,034.90 is: 151,733.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,500.98 : 255,797.73 = 110,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,500.98/255,797.73 = 110,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,500.98x = 255,797.73 × 110,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,500.98x = 28,146,677,640.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146,677,640.78/185,500.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,733.31

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