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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,359.80, 180,539.70 and 101,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,359.80, 180,539.70 and 101,114.20 is: 151,671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,359.80 : 180,539.70 = 101,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,359.80/180,539.70 = 101,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,359.80x = 180,539.70 × 101,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,359.80x = 18,255,127,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,255,127,333.74/120,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,671.30

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