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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,068.62, 180,102.93 and 45,205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,068.62, 180,102.93 and 45,205.56 is: 67,808.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,068.62 : 180,102.93 = 45,205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,068.62/180,102.93 = 45,205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,068.62x = 180,102.93 × 45,205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,068.62x = 8,141,653,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141,653,829.48/120,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,808.34

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