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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,167.52, 180,253.68 and 37,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,167.52, 180,253.68 and 37,061.52 is: 55,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,167.52 : 180,253.68 = 37,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,167.52/180,253.68 = 37,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,167.52x = 180,253.68 × 37,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,167.52x = 6,680,475,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,475,366.39/120,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,593.02

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