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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,806.28, 181,195.34 and 32,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,806.28, 181,195.34 and 32,066.68 is: 48,096.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,806.28 : 181,195.34 = 32,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,806.28/181,195.34 = 32,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,806.28x = 181,195.34 × 32,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,806.28x = 5,810,332,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,810,332,985.27/120,806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,096.28

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