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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,664.98, 180,997.47 and 37,565.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,664.98, 180,997.47 and 37,565.46 is: 56,348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,664.98 : 180,997.47 = 37,565.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,664.98/180,997.47 = 37,565.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,664.98x = 180,997.47 × 37,565.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,664.98x = 6,799,253,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799,253,219.39/120,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,348.19

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