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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,106.76, 741,157.98 and 120,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,106.76, 741,157.98 and 120,133 is: 180,198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,106.76 : 741,157.98 = 120,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,106.76/741,157.98 = 120,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,106.76x = 741,157.98 × 120,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,106.76x = 89,037,531,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,037,531,611.34/494,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,198.97

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