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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,444.51, 180,676.14 and 36,198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,444.51, 180,676.14 and 36,198.12 is: 54,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,444.51 : 180,676.14 = 36,198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,444.51/180,676.14 = 36,198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,444.51x = 180,676.14 × 36,198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,444.51x = 6,540,136,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540,136,596.86/120,444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,300.00

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