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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,084.84, 594,874.50 and 240,094.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,084.84, 594,874.50 and 240,094.76 is: 331,318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,084.84 : 594,874.50 = 240,094.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,084.84/594,874.50 = 240,094.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,084.84x = 594,874.50 × 240,094.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,084.84x = 142,826,250,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,826,250,307.62/431,084.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,318.19

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