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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,806.05, 597,303.26 and 239,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,806.05, 597,303.26 and 239,209.60 is: 330,126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,806.05 : 597,303.26 = 239,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,806.05/597,303.26 = 239,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,806.05x = 597,303.26 × 239,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,806.05x = 142,880,673,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,880,673,903.30/432,806.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,126.33

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