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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,397.94, 180,608.84 and 44,516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,397.94, 180,608.84 and 44,516.38 is: 66,778.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,397.94 : 180,608.84 = 44,516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,397.94/180,608.84 = 44,516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,397.94x = 180,608.84 × 44,516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,397.94x = 8,040,051,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040,051,752.80/120,397.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,778.98

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