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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,007.40, 419,742.30 and 92,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,007.40, 419,742.30 and 92,922.60 is: 139,294.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,007.40 : 419,742.30 = 92,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,007.40/419,742.30 = 92,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,007.40x = 419,742.30 × 92,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,007.40x = 39,003,545,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,003,545,845.98/280,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,294.70

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