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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,454.29, 180,611.40 and 45,580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,454.29, 180,611.40 and 45,580.22 is: 68,343.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,454.29 : 180,611.40 = 45,580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,454.29/180,611.40 = 45,580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,454.29x = 180,611.40 × 45,580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,454.29x = 8,232,307,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,307,346.51/120,454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,343.83

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