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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,182.08, 180,298.88 and 35,948.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,182.08, 180,298.88 and 35,948.76 is: 53,930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,182.08 : 180,298.88 = 35,948.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,182.08/180,298.88 = 35,948.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,182.08x = 180,298.88 × 35,948.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,182.08x = 6,481,521,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,481,521,165.39/120,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,930.85

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