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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,577.49, 180,819.89 and 57,348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,577.49, 180,819.89 and 57,348.89 is: 86,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,577.49 : 180,819.89 = 57,348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,577.49/180,819.89 = 57,348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,577.49x = 180,819.89 × 57,348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,577.49x = 10,369,819,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,369,819,981.42/120,577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,001.29

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