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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,177.34, 630,170.02 and 120,655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,177.34, 630,170.02 and 120,655.54 is: 180,955.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,177.34 : 630,170.02 = 120,655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,177.34/630,170.02 = 120,655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,177.34x = 630,170.02 × 120,655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,177.34x = 76,033,500,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,033,500,300.78/420,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,955.74

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