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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,110.80, 280,666.20 and 187,110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,110.80, 280,666.20 and 187,110.80 is: 280,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,110.80 : 280,666.20 = 187,110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,110.80/280,666.20 = 187,110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,110.80x = 280,666.20 × 187,110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,110.80x = 52,515,677,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515,677,214.96/187,110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,666.20

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