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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,021.29, 594,766.80 and 240,052.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,021.29, 594,766.80 and 240,052.45 is: 331,248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,021.29 : 594,766.80 = 240,052.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,021.29/594,766.80 = 240,052.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,021.29x = 594,766.80 × 240,052.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,021.29x = 142,775,223,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,775,223,344.56/431,021.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,248.66

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