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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,093.01, 580,706.73 and 275,681.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,093.01, 580,706.73 and 275,681.81 is: 380,177.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,093.01 : 580,706.73 = 275,681.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,093.01/580,706.73 = 275,681.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,093.01x = 580,706.73 × 275,681.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,093.01x = 160,090,282,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,090,282,405.58/421,093.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,177.96

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