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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,241.52, 585,542.40 and 269,092.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,241.52, 585,542.40 and 269,092.44 is: 371,404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,241.52 : 585,542.40 = 269,092.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,241.52/585,542.40 = 269,092.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,241.52x = 585,542.40 × 269,092.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,241.52x = 157,565,033,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,565,033,139.46/424,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,404.08

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