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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,946.91, 181,396.67 and 114,945.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,946.91, 181,396.67 and 114,945.89 is: 172,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,946.91 : 181,396.67 = 114,945.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,946.91/181,396.67 = 114,945.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,946.91x = 181,396.67 × 114,945.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,946.91x = 20,850,801,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,850,801,676.19/120,946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,396.32

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