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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,964.81, 597,465.70 and 239,360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,964.81, 597,465.70 and 239,360.93 is: 330,303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,964.81 : 597,465.70 = 239,360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,964.81/597,465.70 = 239,360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,964.81x = 597,465.70 × 239,360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,964.81x = 143,009,945,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,009,945,595.10/432,964.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,303.85

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