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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,003.80, 180,005.70 and 96,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,003.80, 180,005.70 and 96,675.80 is: 145,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,003.80 : 180,005.70 = 96,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,003.80/180,005.70 = 96,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,003.80x = 180,005.70 × 96,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,003.80x = 17,402,195,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,402,195,052.06/120,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,013.70

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