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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,197.32, 595,070.70 and 240,210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,197.32, 595,070.70 and 240,210.84 is: 331,501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,197.32 : 595,070.70 = 240,210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,197.32/595,070.70 = 240,210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,197.32x = 595,070.70 × 240,210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,197.32x = 142,942,432,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,942,432,706.39/431,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,501.21

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