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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,643.75, 256,254.84 and 110,192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,643.75, 256,254.84 and 110,192.25 is: 152,104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,643.75 : 256,254.84 = 110,192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,643.75/256,254.84 = 110,192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,643.75x = 256,254.84 × 110,192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,643.75x = 28,237,297,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,237,297,392.99/185,643.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,104.76

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