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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,587.76, 180,003.38 and 111,693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,587.76, 180,003.38 and 111,693.96 is: 166,727.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,587.76 : 180,003.38 = 111,693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,587.76/180,003.38 = 111,693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,587.76x = 180,003.38 × 111,693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,587.76x = 20,105,290,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,105,290,604.82/120,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,727.46

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