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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,571.97, 180,712.88 and 44,609.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,571.97, 180,712.88 and 44,609.94 is: 66,861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,571.97 : 180,712.88 = 44,609.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,571.97/180,712.88 = 44,609.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,571.97x = 180,712.88 × 44,609.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,571.97x = 8,061,590,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061,590,510.98/120,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,861.24

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