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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,074.94, 180,091.98 and 40,103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,074.94, 180,091.98 and 40,103.84 is: 60,148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,074.94 : 180,091.98 = 40,103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,074.94/180,091.98 = 40,103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,074.94x = 180,091.98 × 40,103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,074.94x = 7,222,379,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222,379,951.20/120,074.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,148.94

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