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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,026.48, 594,773.94 and 240,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,026.48, 594,773.94 and 240,057.64 is: 331,255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,026.48 : 594,773.94 = 240,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,026.48/594,773.94 = 240,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,026.48x = 594,773.94 × 240,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,026.48x = 142,780,028,369.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,780,028,369.90/431,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,255.82

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