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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,109.31, 960,306.95 and 240,753.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,109.31, 960,306.95 and 240,753.54 is: 361,184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,109.31 : 960,306.95 = 240,753.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,109.31/960,306.95 = 240,753.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,109.31x = 960,306.95 × 240,753.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,109.31x = 231,197,299,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,197,299,539.83/640,109.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,184.09

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