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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,554.34, 180,576.99 and 96,732.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,554.34, 180,576.99 and 96,732.78 is: 144,894.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,554.34 : 180,576.99 = 96,732.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,554.34/180,576.99 = 96,732.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,554.34x = 180,576.99 × 96,732.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,554.34x = 17,467,714,246.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,467,714,246.73/120,554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,894.94

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