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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,524.81, 166,321.58 and 66,809.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,524.81, 166,321.58 and 66,809.36 is: 92,195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,524.81 : 166,321.58 = 66,809.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,524.81/166,321.58 = 66,809.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,524.81x = 166,321.58 × 66,809.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,524.81x = 11,111,837,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,111,837,148.33/120,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,195.44

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