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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,310.54, 595,210.92 and 250,129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,310.54, 595,210.92 and 250,129.90 is: 345,180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,310.54 : 595,210.92 = 250,129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,310.54/595,210.92 = 250,129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,310.54x = 595,210.92 × 250,129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,310.54x = 148,880,047,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,880,047,898.51/431,310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,180.64

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