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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,156.55, 586,693.90 and 264,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,156.55, 586,693.90 and 264,008.14 is: 364,317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,156.55 : 586,693.90 = 264,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,156.55/586,693.90 = 264,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,156.55x = 586,693.90 × 264,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,156.55x = 154,891,963,766.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,891,963,766.63/425,156.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,317.48

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