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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,007.80, 180,011.70 and 111,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,007.80, 180,011.70 and 111,259.80 is: 166,889.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,007.80 : 180,011.70 = 111,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,007.80/180,011.70 = 111,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,007.80x = 180,011.70 × 111,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,007.80x = 20,028,065,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,028,065,739.66/120,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,889.70

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