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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,367.80, 180,441.13 and 41,463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,367.80, 180,441.13 and 41,463.27 is: 62,156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,367.80 : 180,441.13 = 41,463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,367.80/180,441.13 = 41,463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,367.80x = 180,441.13 × 41,463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,367.80x = 7,481,679,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,481,679,292.30/120,367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,156.82

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