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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,554.17, 180,806.55 and 45,648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,554.17, 180,806.55 and 45,648.48 is: 68,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,554.17 : 180,806.55 = 45,648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,554.17/180,806.55 = 45,648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,554.17x = 180,806.55 × 45,648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,554.17x = 8,253,544,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,253,544,181.54/120,554.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,463.37

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