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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,135.01, 594,984.69 and 240,148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,135.01, 594,984.69 and 240,148.50 is: 331,415.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,135.01 : 594,984.69 = 240,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,135.01/594,984.69 = 240,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,135.01x = 594,984.69 × 240,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,135.01x = 142,884,680,826.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,884,680,826.47/431,135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,415.17

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