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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,920.61, 421,439.24 and 93,927.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,920.61, 421,439.24 and 93,927.25 is: 140,910.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,920.61 : 421,439.24 = 93,927.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,920.61/421,439.24 = 93,927.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,920.61x = 421,439.24 × 93,927.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,920.61x = 39,584,628,855.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,584,628,855.29/280,920.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,910.38

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