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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,002.52, 165,603.54 and 65,555.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,002.52, 165,603.54 and 65,555.42 is: 90,466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,002.52 : 165,603.54 = 65,555.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,002.52/165,603.54 = 65,555.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,002.52x = 165,603.54 × 65,555.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,002.52x = 10,856,209,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,856,209,618.19/120,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,466.51

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