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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,095.68, 180,169.26 and 35,862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,095.68, 180,169.26 and 35,862.48 is: 53,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,095.68 : 180,169.26 = 35,862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,095.68/180,169.26 = 35,862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,095.68x = 180,169.26 × 35,862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,095.68x = 6,461,316,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,316,483.36/120,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,801.41

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