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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,069.90, 420,104.85 and 93,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,069.90, 420,104.85 and 93,081.40 is: 139,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,069.90 : 420,104.85 = 93,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,069.90/420,104.85 = 93,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,069.90x = 420,104.85 × 93,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,069.90x = 39,103,947,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,103,947,584.79/280,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,622.10

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