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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,003.80, 180,005.70 and 100,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,003.80, 180,005.70 and 100,758.20 is: 151,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,003.80 : 180,005.70 = 100,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,003.80/180,005.70 = 100,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,003.80x = 180,005.70 × 100,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,003.80x = 18,137,050,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,137,050,321.74/120,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,137.30

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