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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,157.68, 586,695.45 and 264,009.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,157.68, 586,695.45 and 264,009.27 is: 364,319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,157.68 : 586,695.45 = 264,009.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,157.68/586,695.45 = 264,009.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,157.68x = 586,695.45 × 264,009.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,157.68x = 154,893,037,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,893,037,466.82/425,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,319.04

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