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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,925.03, 597,384.80 and 239,306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,925.03, 597,384.80 and 239,306.59 is: 330,214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,925.03 : 597,384.80 = 239,306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,925.03/597,384.80 = 239,306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,925.03x = 597,384.80 × 239,306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,925.03x = 142,958,119,405.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,958,119,405.83/432,925.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,214.49

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