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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,720.30, 220,184.88 and 125,670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,720.30, 220,184.88 and 125,670.06 is: 173,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,720.30 : 220,184.88 = 125,670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,720.30/220,184.88 = 125,670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,720.30x = 220,184.88 × 125,670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,720.30x = 27,670,647,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,670,647,080.69/159,720.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,244.40

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