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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,281.54, 580,004.79 and 239,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,281.54, 580,004.79 and 239,010.02 is: 329,843.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,281.54 : 580,004.79 = 239,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,281.54/580,004.79 = 239,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,281.54x = 580,004.79 × 239,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,281.54x = 138,626,956,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,626,956,458.00/420,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,843.08

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