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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,250.32, 180,376.68 and 53,693.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,250.32, 180,376.68 and 53,693.82 is: 80,541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,250.32 : 180,376.68 = 53,693.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,250.32/180,376.68 = 53,693.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,250.32x = 180,376.68 × 53,693.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,250.32x = 9,685,112,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,685,112,988.12/120,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,541.27

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