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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,670.80, 180,934.20 and 73,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,670.80, 180,934.20 and 73,957.20 is: 110,891.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,670.80 : 180,934.20 = 73,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,670.80/180,934.20 = 73,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,670.80x = 180,934.20 × 73,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,670.80x = 13,381,386,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,381,386,816.24/120,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,891.67

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