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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,860.67, 181,263.60 and 45,954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,860.67, 181,263.60 and 45,954.18 is: 68,920.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,860.67 : 181,263.60 = 45,954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,860.67/181,263.60 = 45,954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,860.67x = 181,263.60 × 45,954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,860.67x = 8,329,820,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,329,820,101.85/120,860.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,920.85

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