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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,840.07, 169,611.68 and 120,878.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,840.07, 169,611.68 and 120,878.29 is: 166,902.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,840.07 : 169,611.68 = 120,878.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,840.07/169,611.68 = 120,878.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,840.07x = 169,611.68 × 120,878.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,840.07x = 20,502,369,842.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,502,369,842.43/122,840.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,902.95

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