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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,932.58, 181,477.86 and 46,053.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,932.58, 181,477.86 and 46,053.45 is: 69,110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,932.58 : 181,477.86 = 46,053.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,932.58/181,477.86 = 46,053.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,932.58x = 181,477.86 × 46,053.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,932.58x = 8,357,681,551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,357,681,551.62/120,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,110.26

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