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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,587.01, 180,002.27 and 111,693.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,587.01, 180,002.27 and 111,693.21 is: 166,726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,587.01 : 180,002.27 = 111,693.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,587.01/180,002.27 = 111,693.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,587.01x = 180,002.27 × 111,693.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,587.01x = 20,105,030,785.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,105,030,785.12/120,587.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,726.34

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