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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,809.73, 181,189.96 and 45,903.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,809.73, 181,189.96 and 45,903.61 is: 68,846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,809.73 : 181,189.96 = 45,903.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,809.73/181,189.96 = 45,903.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,809.73x = 181,189.96 × 45,903.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,809.73x = 8,317,272,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,317,272,692.02/120,809.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,846.05

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