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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,363.80, 240,027.30 and 125,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,363.80, 240,027.30 and 125,112.60 is: 187,264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,363.80 : 240,027.30 = 125,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,363.80/240,027.30 = 125,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,363.80x = 240,027.30 × 125,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,363.80x = 30,030,439,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,030,439,573.98/160,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,264.45

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