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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,982.96, 181,477.72 and 46,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,982.96, 181,477.72 and 46,093.60 is: 69,141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,982.96 : 181,477.72 = 46,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,982.96/181,477.72 = 46,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,982.96x = 181,477.72 × 46,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,982.96x = 8,364,961,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,364,961,434.59/120,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,141.65

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