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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,806.88, 180,396.76 and 98,664.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,806.88, 180,396.76 and 98,664.18 is: 147,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,806.88 : 180,396.76 = 98,664.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,806.88/180,396.76 = 98,664.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,806.88x = 180,396.76 × 98,664.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,806.88x = 17,798,698,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,798,698,400.06/120,806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,331.83

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