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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,272.61, 593,767.77 and 239,281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,272.61, 593,767.77 and 239,281.90 is: 330,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,272.61 : 593,767.77 = 239,281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,272.61/593,767.77 = 239,281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,272.61x = 593,767.77 × 239,281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,272.61x = 142,077,877,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,077,877,782.64/430,272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,204.33

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