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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,999.87, 166,983.88 and 66,554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,999.87, 166,983.88 and 66,554.34 is: 91,847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,999.87 : 166,983.88 = 66,554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,999.87/166,983.88 = 66,554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,999.87x = 166,983.88 × 66,554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,999.87x = 11,113,501,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,113,501,757.65/120,999.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,847.22

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