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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,452.82, 180,670.59 and 37,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,452.82, 180,670.59 and 37,344.66 is: 56,014.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,452.82 : 180,670.59 = 37,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,452.82/180,670.59 = 37,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,452.82x = 180,670.59 × 37,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,452.82x = 6,747,081,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,747,081,755.55/120,452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,014.31

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