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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,590.67, 420,645.43 and 103,006.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,590.67, 420,645.43 and 103,006.27 is: 154,421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,590.67 : 420,645.43 = 103,006.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,590.67/420,645.43 = 103,006.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,590.67x = 420,645.43 × 103,006.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,590.67x = 43,329,116,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,329,116,736.85/280,590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,421.09

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