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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,327.40, 1,366,991.10 and 280,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,327.40, 1,366,991.10 and 280,159.20 is: 420,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,327.40 : 1,366,991.10 = 280,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,327.40/1,366,991.10 = 280,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,327.40x = 1,366,991.10 × 280,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,327.40x = 382,975,132,983.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,975,132,983.12/911,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,238.80

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