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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,180.02, 180,142.90 and 45,267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,180.02, 180,142.90 and 45,267.75 is: 67,853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,180.02 : 180,142.90 = 45,267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,180.02/180,142.90 = 45,267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,180.02x = 180,142.90 × 45,267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,180.02x = 8,154,663,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154,663,761.48/120,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,853.74

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