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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,131.46, 594,979.76 and 240,144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,131.46, 594,979.76 and 240,144.93 is: 331,410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,131.46 : 594,979.76 = 240,144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,131.46/594,979.76 = 240,144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,131.46x = 594,979.76 × 240,144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,131.46x = 142,881,373,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,881,373,416.98/431,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,410.23

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