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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,162.98, 180,256.68 and 41,266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,162.98, 180,256.68 and 41,266.95 is: 61,904.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,162.98 : 180,256.68 = 41,266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,162.98/180,256.68 = 41,266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,162.98x = 180,256.68 × 41,266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,162.98x = 7,438,643,400.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438,643,400.73/120,162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,904.62

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