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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,261.79, 165,916.51 and 92,674.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,261.79, 165,916.51 and 92,674.59 is: 127,856.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,261.79 : 165,916.51 = 92,674.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,261.79/165,916.51 = 92,674.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,261.79x = 165,916.51 × 92,674.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,261.79x = 15,376,244,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,376,244,538.48/120,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,856.44

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