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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,141.59, 180,265.14 and 57,007.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,141.59, 180,265.14 and 57,007.36 is: 85,536.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,141.59 : 180,265.14 = 57,007.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,141.59/180,265.14 = 57,007.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,141.59x = 180,265.14 × 57,007.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,141.59x = 10,276,439,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,276,439,280.77/120,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,536.07

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