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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,961,071.20, 421,441,606.80 and 276,656,399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,961,071.20, 421,441,606.80 and 276,656,399.10 is: 414,984,598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,961,071.20 : 421,441,606.80 = 276,656,399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,961,071.20/421,441,606.80 = 276,656,399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,961,071.20x = 421,441,606.80 × 276,656,399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,961,071.20x = 116,594,517,368,206,080
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,594,517,368,206,080/280,961,071.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,984,598.65

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