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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,861.22, 179,854.62 and 45,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,861.22, 179,854.62 and 45,033 is: 67,573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,861.22 : 179,854.62 = 45,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,861.22/179,854.62 = 45,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,861.22x = 179,854.62 × 45,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,861.22x = 8,099,393,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,393,102.46/119,861.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,573.09

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