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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,773.60, 180,814.80 and 74,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,773.60, 180,814.80 and 74,117.60 is: 110,964.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,773.60 : 180,814.80 = 74,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,773.60/180,814.80 = 74,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,773.60x = 180,814.80 × 74,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,773.60x = 13,401,559,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,401,559,020.48/120,773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,964.31

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