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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,908,047.70, 421,362,071.55 and 235,558,415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,908,047.70, 421,362,071.55 and 235,558,415.70 is: 353,337,623.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,908,047.70 : 421,362,071.55 = 235,558,415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,908,047.70/421,362,071.55 = 235,558,415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,908,047.70x = 421,362,071.55 × 235,558,415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,908,047.70x = 99,255,382,010,388,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,255,382,010,388,048/280,908,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,337,623.55

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