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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,680.64, 421,015.04 and 91,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,680.64, 421,015.04 and 91,140.80 is: 136,709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,680.64 : 421,015.04 = 91,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,680.64/421,015.04 = 91,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,680.64x = 421,015.04 × 91,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,680.64x = 38,371,647,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,371,647,557.63/280,680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,709.28

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