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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,251.52, 165,932.88 and 66,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,251.52, 165,932.88 and 66,529.44 is: 91,802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,251.52 : 165,932.88 = 66,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,251.52/165,932.88 = 66,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,251.52x = 165,932.88 × 66,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,251.52x = 11,039,421,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,039,421,583.99/120,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,802.76

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