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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,003.70, 180,005.55 and 117,930.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,003.70, 180,005.55 and 117,930.10 is: 176,895.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,003.70 : 180,005.55 = 117,930.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,003.70/180,005.55 = 117,930.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,003.70x = 180,005.55 × 117,930.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,003.70x = 21,228,072,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,228,072,512.06/120,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,895.15

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