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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,335.59, 166,056.80 and 65,877.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,335.59, 166,056.80 and 65,877.32 is: 90,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,335.59 : 166,056.80 = 65,877.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,335.59/166,056.80 = 65,877.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,335.59x = 166,056.80 × 65,877.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,335.59x = 10,939,376,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939,376,951.78/120,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,907.24

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