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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,652.03, 180,993.13 and 36,412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,652.03, 180,993.13 and 36,412.06 is: 54,622.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,652.03 : 180,993.13 = 36,412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,652.03/180,993.13 = 36,412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,652.03x = 180,993.13 × 36,412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,652.03x = 6,590,332,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,590,332,165.63/120,652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,622.64

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