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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,302.78, 593,834.22 and 239,329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,302.78, 593,834.22 and 239,329.98 is: 330,284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,302.78 : 593,834.22 = 239,329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,302.78/593,834.22 = 239,329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,302.78x = 593,834.22 × 239,329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,302.78x = 142,122,331,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,122,331,995.92/430,302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,284.48

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