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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,315.62, 420,515.04 and 90,712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,315.62, 420,515.04 and 90,712.44 is: 136,082.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,315.62 : 420,515.04 = 90,712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,315.62/420,515.04 = 90,712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,315.62x = 420,515.04 × 90,712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,315.62x = 38,145,945,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,145,945,335.10/280,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,082.13

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