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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,057.28, 594,859.04 and 240,070.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,057.28, 594,859.04 and 240,070.67 is: 331,297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,057.28 : 594,859.04 = 240,070.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,057.28/594,859.04 = 240,070.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,057.28x = 594,859.04 × 240,070.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,057.28x = 142,808,204,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,808,204,113.71/431,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,297.51

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