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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,788.84, 583,366.42 and 250,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,788.84, 583,366.42 and 250,675 is: 345,882.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,788.84 : 583,366.42 = 250,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,788.84/583,366.42 = 250,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,788.84x = 583,366.42 × 250,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,788.84x = 146,235,377,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,235,377,333.50/422,788.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,882.78

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