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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,995.60, 182,993.40 and 120,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121,995.60, 182,993.40 and 120,829.20 is: 181,243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121,995.60 : 182,993.40 = 120,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121,995.60/182,993.40 = 120,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121,995.60x = 182,993.40 × 120,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121,995.60x = 22,110,946,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110,946,127.28/121,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,243.80

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