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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,574,005.80, 420,861,008.70 and 275,791,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,574,005.80, 420,861,008.70 and 275,791,036.80 is: 413,686,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,574,005.80 : 420,861,008.70 = 275,791,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,574,005.80/420,861,008.70 = 275,791,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,574,005.80x = 420,861,008.70 × 275,791,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,574,005.80x = 116,069,693,938,066,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,069,693,938,066,816/280,574,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,686,555.20

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