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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,905.80, 193,358.70 and 120,157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,905.80, 193,358.70 and 120,157.80 is: 180,236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,905.80 : 193,358.70 = 120,157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,905.80/193,358.70 = 120,157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,905.80x = 193,358.70 × 120,157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,905.80x = 23,233,556,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,233,556,002.86/128,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,236.70

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