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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,302.16, 180,452.43 and 94,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,302.16, 180,452.43 and 94,029 is: 141,042.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,302.16 : 180,452.43 = 94,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,302.16/180,452.43 = 94,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,302.16x = 180,452.43 × 94,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,302.16x = 16,967,761,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,967,761,540.47/120,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,042.87

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