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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,108.82, 586,631.25 and 243,690.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,108.82, 586,631.25 and 243,690.69 is: 336,282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,108.82 : 586,631.25 = 243,690.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,108.82/586,631.25 = 243,690.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,108.82x = 586,631.25 × 243,690.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,108.82x = 142,956,574,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,956,574,088.06/425,108.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,282.31

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