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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,863.68, 181,268.16 and 45,957.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,863.68, 181,268.16 and 45,957.10 is: 68,925.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,863.68 : 181,268.16 = 45,957.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,863.68/181,268.16 = 45,957.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,863.68x = 181,268.16 × 45,957.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,863.68x = 8,330,558,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330,558,955.94/120,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,925.25

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