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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,824,000.70, 420,480,173.85 and 280,824,000.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,824,000.70, 420,480,173.85 and 280,824,000.70 is: 420,480,173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,824,000.70 : 420,480,173.85 = 280,824,000.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,824,000.70/420,480,173.85 = 280,824,000.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,824,000.70x = 420,480,173.85 × 280,824,000.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,824,000.70x = 118,080,924,635,588,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,080,924,635,588,528/280,824,000.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,480,173.85

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