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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,220.76, 180,203.96 and 45,308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,220.76, 180,203.96 and 45,308.45 is: 67,914.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,220.76 : 180,203.96 = 45,308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,220.76/180,203.96 = 45,308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,220.76x = 180,203.96 × 45,308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,220.76x = 8,164,760,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164,760,983.90/120,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,914.74

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