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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,023.53, 594,769.90 and 240,054.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,023.53, 594,769.90 and 240,054.69 is: 331,251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,023.53 : 594,769.90 = 240,054.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,023.53/594,769.90 = 240,054.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,023.53x = 594,769.90 × 240,054.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,023.53x = 142,777,303,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,777,303,965.83/431,023.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,251.76

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