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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,757.94, 181,086.33 and 45,836.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,757.94, 181,086.33 and 45,836.79 is: 68,735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,757.94 : 181,086.33 = 45,836.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,757.94/181,086.33 = 45,836.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,757.94x = 181,086.33 × 45,836.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,757.94x = 8,300,415,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300,415,572.89/120,757.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,735.98

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