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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,630.79, 597,026.92 and 239,037.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,630.79, 597,026.92 and 239,037.89 is: 329,870.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,630.79 : 597,026.92 = 239,037.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,630.79/597,026.92 = 239,037.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,630.79x = 597,026.92 × 239,037.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,630.79x = 142,712,054,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,712,054,034.81/432,630.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,870.31

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