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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,703.94, 594,365.49 and 239,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,703.94, 594,365.49 and 239,717.40 is: 330,806.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,703.94 : 594,365.49 = 239,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,703.94/594,365.49 = 239,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,703.94x = 594,365.49 × 239,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,703.94x = 142,479,749,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,479,749,912.53/430,703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,806.70

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