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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,223.44, 180,359.76 and 41,327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,223.44, 180,359.76 and 41,327.42 is: 61,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,223.44 : 180,359.76 = 41,327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,223.44/180,359.76 = 41,327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,223.44x = 180,359.76 × 41,327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,223.44x = 7,453,803,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,453,803,552.62/120,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,999.59

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