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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,809.67, 181,189.80 and 45,903.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,809.67, 181,189.80 and 45,903.57 is: 68,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,809.67 : 181,189.80 = 45,903.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,809.67/181,189.80 = 45,903.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,809.67x = 181,189.80 × 45,903.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,809.67x = 8,317,258,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,317,258,667.59/120,809.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,845.97

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