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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,176.09, 630,168.14 and 120,654.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,176.09, 630,168.14 and 120,654.29 is: 180,953.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,176.09 : 630,168.14 = 120,654.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,176.09/630,168.14 = 120,654.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,176.09x = 630,168.14 × 120,654.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,176.09x = 76,032,485,758.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,032,485,758.21/420,176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,953.86

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