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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,804, 597,300.44 and 239,207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,804, 597,300.44 and 239,207.54 is: 330,123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,804 : 597,300.44 = 239,207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,804/597,300.44 = 239,207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,804x = 597,300.44 × 239,207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,804x = 142,878,770,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,878,770,984.59/432,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,123.50

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