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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,552.70, 166,329.12 and 94,979.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,552.70, 166,329.12 and 94,979.84 is: 131,045.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,552.70 : 166,329.12 = 94,979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,552.70/166,329.12 = 94,979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,552.70x = 166,329.12 × 94,979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,552.70x = 15,797,912,373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,797,912,373.30/120,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,045.70

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