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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,509.62, 166,304.49 and 66,795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,509.62, 166,304.49 and 66,795.54 is: 92,178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,509.62 : 166,304.49 = 66,795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,509.62/166,304.49 = 66,795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,509.62x = 166,304.49 × 66,795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,509.62x = 11,108,397,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,108,397,715.57/120,509.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,178.51

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