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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,498.35, 166,287.74 and 66,786.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,498.35, 166,287.74 and 66,786.83 is: 92,165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,498.35 : 166,287.74 = 66,786.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,498.35/166,287.74 = 66,786.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,498.35x = 166,287.74 × 66,786.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,498.35x = 11,105,831,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,105,831,022.46/120,498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,165.83

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