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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,054.27, 594,854.91 and 240,067.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,054.27, 594,854.91 and 240,067.65 is: 331,293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,054.27 : 594,854.91 = 240,067.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,054.27/594,854.91 = 240,067.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,054.27x = 594,854.91 × 240,067.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,054.27x = 142,805,420,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,805,420,334.66/431,054.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,293.37

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