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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,259.27, 585,566.84 and 269,110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,259.27, 585,566.84 and 269,110.25 is: 371,428.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,259.27 : 585,566.84 = 269,110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,259.27/585,566.84 = 269,110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,259.27x = 585,566.84 × 269,110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,259.27x = 157,582,037,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,582,037,358.56/424,259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,428.63

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