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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,623.46, 181,022.67 and 68,135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,623.46, 181,022.67 and 68,135.46 is: 102,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,623.46 : 181,022.67 = 68,135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,623.46/181,022.67 = 68,135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,623.46x = 181,022.67 × 68,135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,623.46x = 12,334,062,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334,062,890.88/120,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,252.60

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