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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,496.40, 1,367,244.60 and 280,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,496.40, 1,367,244.60 and 280,328.20 is: 420,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,496.40 : 1,367,244.60 = 280,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,496.40/1,367,244.60 = 280,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,496.40x = 1,367,244.60 × 280,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,496.40x = 383,277,217,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,277,217,677.72/911,496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,492.30

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