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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,297.33, 960,483.56 and 240,941.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,297.33, 960,483.56 and 240,941.55 is: 361,426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,297.33 : 960,483.56 = 240,941.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,297.33/960,483.56 = 240,941.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,297.33x = 960,483.56 × 240,941.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,297.33x = 231,420,397,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,420,397,695.92/640,297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,426.46

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