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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,013.96, 179,740.68 and 94,885.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,013.96, 179,740.68 and 94,885.24 is: 142,106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,013.96 : 179,740.68 = 94,885.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,013.96/179,740.68 = 94,885.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,013.96x = 179,740.68 × 94,885.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,013.96x = 17,054,737,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054,737,559.56/120,013.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,106.28

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