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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,499.53, 180,571.69 and 67,118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,499.53, 180,571.69 and 67,118.01 is: 100,578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,499.53 : 180,571.69 = 67,118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,499.53/180,571.69 = 67,118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,499.53x = 180,571.69 × 67,118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,499.53x = 12,119,612,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,119,612,159.55/120,499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,578.09

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