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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,838.56, 169,609.61 and 120,876.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,838.56, 169,609.61 and 120,876.79 is: 166,900.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,838.56 : 169,609.61 = 120,876.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,838.56/169,609.61 = 120,876.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,838.56x = 169,609.61 × 120,876.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,838.56x = 20,501,865,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,501,865,209.95/122,838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,900.89

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