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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,607.03, 179,410.80 and 112,299.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,607.03, 179,410.80 and 112,299.71 is: 168,449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,607.03 : 179,410.80 = 112,299.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,607.03/179,410.80 = 112,299.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,607.03x = 179,410.80 × 112,299.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,607.03x = 20,147,780,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,147,780,586.60/119,607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,449.80

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