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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,440.40, 180,660.60 and 89,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,440.40, 180,660.60 and 89,336.40 is: 134,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,440.40 : 180,660.60 = 89,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,440.40/180,660.60 = 89,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,440.40x = 180,660.60 × 89,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,440.40x = 16,139,567,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139,567,625.84/120,440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,004.60

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