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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,001.70, 180,002.55 and 114,169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,001.70, 180,002.55 and 114,169.70 is: 171,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,001.70 : 180,002.55 = 114,169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,001.70/180,002.55 = 114,169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,001.70x = 180,002.55 × 114,169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,001.70x = 20,550,837,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,550,837,132.74/120,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,254.55

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