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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,130.89, 120,308.36 and 66,955.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,130.89, 120,308.36 and 66,955.95 is: 92,451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,130.89 : 120,308.36 = 66,955.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,130.89/120,308.36 = 66,955.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,130.89x = 120,308.36 × 66,955.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,130.89x = 8,055,360,201.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,055,360,201.96/87,130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,451.26

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