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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,023.47, 594,769.80 and 240,054.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,023.47, 594,769.80 and 240,054.63 is: 331,251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,023.47 : 594,769.80 = 240,054.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,023.47/594,769.80 = 240,054.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,023.47x = 594,769.80 × 240,054.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,023.47x = 142,777,244,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,777,244,274.17/431,023.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,251.67

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