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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,375.56, 180,495.81 and 82,467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,375.56, 180,495.81 and 82,467.65 is: 123,655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,375.56 : 180,495.81 = 82,467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,375.56/180,495.81 = 82,467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,375.56x = 180,495.81 × 82,467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,375.56x = 14,885,065,736.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,885,065,736.79/120,375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,655.21

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