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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,063.48, 180,105.45 and 35,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,063.48, 180,105.45 and 35,818.20 is: 53,730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,063.48 : 180,105.45 = 35,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,063.48/180,105.45 = 35,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,063.48x = 180,105.45 × 35,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,063.48x = 6,451,053,029.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,053,029.19/120,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,730.35

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