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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,336.83, 166,058.50 and 65,878.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,336.83, 166,058.50 and 65,878.57 is: 90,908.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,336.83 : 166,058.50 = 65,878.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,336.83/166,058.50 = 65,878.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,336.83x = 166,058.50 × 65,878.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,336.83x = 10,939,696,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939,696,516.35/120,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,908.96

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