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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,895.28, 222,133.28 and 125,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,895.28, 222,133.28 and 125,017.60 is: 172,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,895.28 : 222,133.28 = 125,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,895.28/222,133.28 = 125,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,895.28x = 222,133.28 × 125,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,895.28x = 27,770,569,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,770,569,545.73/160,895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,600.27

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