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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,013.52, 601,705.67 and 239,787.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,013.52, 601,705.67 and 239,787.76 is: 330,910.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,013.52 : 601,705.67 = 239,787.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,013.52/601,705.67 = 239,787.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,013.52x = 601,705.67 × 239,787.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,013.52x = 144,281,654,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,281,654,788.60/436,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,910.97

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