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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,210.47, 419,889.33 and 205,380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,210.47, 419,889.33 and 205,380.24 is: 307,757.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,210.47 : 419,889.33 = 205,380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,210.47/419,889.33 = 205,380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,210.47x = 419,889.33 × 205,380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,210.47x = 86,236,971,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,236,971,368.84/280,210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,757.85

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