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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,099.81, 180,088.51 and 40,109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,099.81, 180,088.51 and 40,109.01 is: 60,143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,099.81 : 180,088.51 = 40,109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,099.81/180,088.51 = 40,109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,099.81x = 180,088.51 × 40,109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,099.81x = 7,223,171,848.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,171,848.48/120,099.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,143.07

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