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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,999.60, 181,499.40 and 113,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,999.60, 181,499.40 and 113,223.60 is: 169,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,999.60 : 181,499.40 = 113,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,999.60/181,499.40 = 113,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,999.60x = 181,499.40 × 113,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,999.60x = 20,550,015,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,550,015,465.84/120,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,835.40

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