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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,856.55, 181,290.98 and 44,938.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,856.55, 181,290.98 and 44,938.26 is: 67,409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,856.55 : 181,290.98 = 44,938.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,856.55/181,290.98 = 44,938.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,856.55x = 181,290.98 × 44,938.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,856.55x = 8,146,900,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,900,970.20/120,856.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,409.68

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