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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,104.40, 586,662.16 and 243,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,104.40, 586,662.16 and 243,867.44 is: 336,547.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,104.40 : 586,662.16 = 243,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,104.40/586,662.16 = 243,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,104.40x = 586,662.16 × 243,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,104.40x = 143,067,799,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,067,799,104.07/425,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,547.44

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