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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,063.96, 594,886.64 and 240,077.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,063.96, 594,886.64 and 240,077.34 is: 331,316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,063.96 : 594,886.64 = 240,077.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,063.96/594,886.64 = 240,077.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,063.96x = 594,886.64 × 240,077.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,063.96x = 142,818,802,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,818,802,132.74/431,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,316.96

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