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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,443.12, 180,599.52 and 95,642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,443.12, 180,599.52 and 95,642.72 is: 143,412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,443.12 : 180,599.52 = 95,642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,443.12/180,599.52 = 95,642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,443.12x = 180,599.52 × 95,642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,443.12x = 17,273,029,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273,029,323.49/120,443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,412.34

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