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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,005.18, 165,607.25 and 65,558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,005.18, 165,607.25 and 65,558.10 is: 90,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,005.18 : 165,607.25 = 65,558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,005.18/165,607.25 = 65,558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,005.18x = 165,607.25 × 65,558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,005.18x = 10,856,895,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,856,895,707.41/120,005.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,470.22

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