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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,955.27, 176,808.26 and 80,422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,955.27, 176,808.26 and 80,422.30 is: 120,548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,955.27 : 176,808.26 = 80,422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,955.27/176,808.26 = 80,422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,955.27x = 176,808.26 × 80,422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,955.27x = 14,219,326,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,219,326,687.23/117,955.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,548.47

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