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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,074.60, 420,111.90 and 93,086.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,074.60, 420,111.90 and 93,086.10 is: 139,629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,074.60 : 420,111.90 = 93,086.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,074.60/420,111.90 = 93,086.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,074.60x = 420,111.90 × 93,086.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,074.60x = 39,106,578,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,106,578,334.59/280,074.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,629.15

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