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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,544.13, 180,816.20 and 46,672.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,544.13, 180,816.20 and 46,672.13 is: 70,008.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,544.13 : 180,816.20 = 46,672.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,544.13/180,816.20 = 46,672.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,544.13x = 180,816.20 × 46,672.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,544.13x = 8,439,076,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439,076,055.06/120,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,008.19

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