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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,151.27, 180,231.09 and 41,264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,151.27, 180,231.09 and 41,264.92 is: 61,898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,151.27 : 180,231.09 = 41,264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,151.27/180,231.09 = 41,264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,151.27x = 180,231.09 × 41,264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,151.27x = 7,437,221,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437,221,510.36/120,151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,898.82

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