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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,268.08, 180,444.24 and 37,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,268.08, 180,444.24 and 37,162.08 is: 55,756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,268.08 : 180,444.24 = 37,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,268.08/180,444.24 = 37,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,268.08x = 180,444.24 × 37,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,268.08x = 6,705,683,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,705,683,282.42/120,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,756.13

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