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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,842.69, 181,264.11 and 45,945.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,842.69, 181,264.11 and 45,945.53 is: 68,918.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,842.69 : 181,264.11 = 45,945.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,842.69/181,264.11 = 45,945.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,842.69x = 181,264.11 × 45,945.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,842.69x = 8,328,275,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,328,275,942.22/120,842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,918.33

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