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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,056.60, 420,084.90 and 93,068.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,056.60, 420,084.90 and 93,068.10 is: 139,602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,056.60 : 420,084.90 = 93,068.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,056.60/420,084.90 = 93,068.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,056.60x = 420,084.90 × 93,068.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,056.60x = 39,096,503,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,096,503,481.69/280,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,602.15

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