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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,065.54, 586,584.68 and 241,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,065.54, 586,584.68 and 241,302.52 is: 332,994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,065.54 : 586,584.68 = 241,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,065.54/586,584.68 = 241,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,065.54x = 586,584.68 × 241,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,065.54x = 141,544,360,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,544,360,270.88/425,065.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,994.21

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