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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,619.80, 194,429.70 and 120,871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,619.80, 194,429.70 and 120,871.80 is: 181,307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,619.80 : 194,429.70 = 120,871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,619.80/194,429.70 = 120,871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,619.80x = 194,429.70 × 120,871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,619.80x = 23,501,067,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,501,067,812.46/129,619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,307.70

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