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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,082.50, 583,871.13 and 244,234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,082.50, 583,871.13 and 244,234.50 is: 337,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,082.50 : 583,871.13 = 244,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,082.50/583,871.13 = 244,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,082.50x = 583,871.13 × 244,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,082.50x = 142,601,473,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,601,473,499.99/423,082.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,053.59

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