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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,048.44, 596,255.64 and 241,066.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,048.44, 596,255.64 and 241,066.10 is: 332,687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,048.44 : 596,255.64 = 241,066.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,048.44/596,255.64 = 241,066.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,048.44x = 596,255.64 × 241,066.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,048.44x = 143,737,021,737.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,737,021,737.80/432,048.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,687.28

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