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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,011.20, 630,016.80 and 183,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,011.20, 630,016.80 and 183,815.20 is: 275,722.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,011.20 : 630,016.80 = 183,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,011.20/630,016.80 = 183,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,011.20x = 630,016.80 × 183,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,011.20x = 115,806,664,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,806,664,095.36/420,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,722.80

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