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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,335.83, 166,057.12 and 65,877.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,335.83, 166,057.12 and 65,877.57 is: 90,907.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,335.83 : 166,057.12 = 65,877.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,335.83/166,057.12 = 65,877.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,335.83x = 166,057.12 × 65,877.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,335.83x = 10,939,439,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939,439,546.80/120,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,907.58

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