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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,670.94, 281,380.86 and 103,471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,670.94, 281,380.86 and 103,471.44 is: 155,137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,670.94 : 281,380.86 = 103,471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,670.94/281,380.86 = 103,471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,670.94x = 281,380.86 × 103,471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,670.94x = 29,114,882,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114,882,772.64/187,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,137.94

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