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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,304.25, 599,325.35 and 240,703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,304.25, 599,325.35 and 240,703.72 is: 332,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,304.25 : 599,325.35 = 240,703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,304.25/599,325.35 = 240,703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,304.25x = 599,325.35 × 240,703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,304.25x = 144,259,838,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,259,838,533.47/434,304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,163.08

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