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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,008.60, 179,843.88 and 91,819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,008.60, 179,843.88 and 91,819.52 is: 137,599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,008.60 : 179,843.88 = 91,819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,008.60/179,843.88 = 91,819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,008.60x = 179,843.88 × 91,819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,008.60x = 16,513,178,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513,178,736.54/120,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,599.96

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