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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,351.78, 180,551.97 and 82,929.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,351.78, 180,551.97 and 82,929.78 is: 124,411.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,351.78 : 180,551.97 = 82,929.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,351.78/180,551.97 = 82,929.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,351.78x = 180,551.97 × 82,929.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,351.78x = 14,973,135,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,973,135,150.67/120,351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,411.41

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