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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,834.72, 181,615.67 and 99,908.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,834.72, 181,615.67 and 99,908.77 is: 150,163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,834.72 : 181,615.67 = 99,908.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,834.72/181,615.67 = 99,908.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,834.72x = 181,615.67 × 99,908.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,834.72x = 18,144,998,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,144,998,202.43/120,834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,163.78

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