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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,588.69, 180,866.28 and 84,455.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,588.69, 180,866.28 and 84,455.69 is: 126,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,588.69 : 180,866.28 = 84,455.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,588.69/180,866.28 = 84,455.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,588.69x = 180,866.28 × 84,455.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,588.69x = 15,275,186,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,275,186,039.90/120,588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,671.80

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