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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,450.62, 180,605.90 and 45,576.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,450.62, 180,605.90 and 45,576.55 is: 68,338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,450.62 : 180,605.90 = 45,576.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,450.62/180,605.90 = 45,576.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,450.62x = 180,605.90 × 45,576.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,450.62x = 8,231,393,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231,393,374.98/120,450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,338.32

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