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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,905.72, 586,347.03 and 243,608.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,905.72, 586,347.03 and 243,608.82 is: 336,167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,905.72 : 586,347.03 = 243,608.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,905.72/586,347.03 = 243,608.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,905.72x = 586,347.03 × 243,608.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,905.72x = 142,839,308,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,839,308,088.81/424,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,167.06

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