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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,499.36, 180,751.44 and 84,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,499.36, 180,751.44 and 84,814.72 is: 127,223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,499.36 : 180,751.44 = 84,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,499.36/180,751.44 = 84,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,499.36x = 180,751.44 × 84,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,499.36x = 15,330,382,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330,382,773.20/120,499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,223.77

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