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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,807.98, 181,197.88 and 32,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,807.98, 181,197.88 and 32,068.38 is: 48,098.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,807.98 : 181,197.88 = 32,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,807.98/181,197.88 = 32,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,807.98x = 181,197.88 × 32,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,807.98x = 5,810,722,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,810,722,471.03/120,807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,098.83

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