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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,041.13, 180,110.10 and 53,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,041.13, 180,110.10 and 53,435.70 is: 80,175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,041.13 : 180,110.10 = 53,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,041.13/180,110.10 = 53,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,041.13x = 180,110.10 × 53,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,041.13x = 9,624,309,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,624,309,283.09/120,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,175.10

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