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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,215.10, 422,806.80 and 275,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,215.10, 422,806.80 and 275,310.20 is: 413,928.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,215.10 : 422,806.80 = 275,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,215.10/422,806.80 = 275,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,215.10x = 422,806.80 × 275,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,215.10x = 116,403,024,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,403,024,669.36/281,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,928.79

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