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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,268.80, 585,507.84 and 243,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,268.80, 585,507.84 and 243,010.56 is: 335,364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,268.80 : 585,507.84 = 243,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,268.80/585,507.84 = 243,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,268.80x = 585,507.84 × 243,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,268.80x = 142,284,588,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,284,588,082.79/424,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,364.25

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