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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,996.27, 166,978.71 and 67,283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,996.27, 166,978.71 and 67,283.55 is: 92,853.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,996.27 : 166,978.71 = 67,283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,996.27/166,978.71 = 67,283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,996.27x = 166,978.71 × 67,283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,996.27x = 11,234,920,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,234,920,383.22/120,996.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,853.44

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