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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,078.58, 180,111.38 and 60,912.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,078.58, 180,111.38 and 60,912.71 is: 91,365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,078.58 : 180,111.38 = 60,912.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,078.58/180,111.38 = 60,912.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,078.58x = 180,111.38 × 60,912.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,078.58x = 10,971,072,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,971,072,403.35/120,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,365.77

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