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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,284.10, 420,341.19 and 102,805.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,284.10, 420,341.19 and 102,805.54 is: 154,177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,284.10 : 420,341.19 = 102,805.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,284.10/420,341.19 = 102,805.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,284.10x = 420,341.19 × 102,805.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,284.10x = 43,213,403,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,213,403,022.19/280,284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,177.15

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