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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,363.78, 180,569.97 and 82,941.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,363.78, 180,569.97 and 82,941.78 is: 124,429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,363.78 : 180,569.97 = 82,941.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,363.78/180,569.97 = 82,941.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,363.78x = 180,569.97 × 82,941.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,363.78x = 14,976,794,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,976,794,726.35/120,363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,429.41

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