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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,969.64, 165,553.59 and 65,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,969.64, 165,553.59 and 65,520 is: 90,415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,969.64 : 165,553.59 = 65,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,969.64/165,553.59 = 65,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,969.64x = 165,553.59 × 65,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,969.64x = 10,847,071,216.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,847,071,216.80/119,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,415.14

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