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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,061.96, 594,883.88 and 240,075.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,061.96, 594,883.88 and 240,075.35 is: 331,314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,061.96 : 594,883.88 = 240,075.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,061.96/594,883.88 = 240,075.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,061.96x = 594,883.88 × 240,075.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,061.96x = 142,816,955,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,816,955,700.36/431,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,314.22

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