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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,135.46, 594,985.28 and 240,148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,135.46, 594,985.28 and 240,148.94 is: 331,415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,135.46 : 594,985.28 = 240,148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,135.46/594,985.28 = 240,148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,135.46x = 594,985.28 × 240,148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,135.46x = 142,885,084,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,885,084,307.60/431,135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,415.76

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