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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,212.72, 165,913.32 and 69,940.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,212.72, 165,913.32 and 69,940.88 is: 96,529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,212.72 : 165,913.32 = 69,940.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,212.72/165,913.32 = 69,940.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,212.72x = 165,913.32 × 69,940.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,212.72x = 11,604,123,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,604,123,604.52/120,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,529.91

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