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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,162.70, 586,702.34 and 264,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,162.70, 586,702.34 and 264,014.28 is: 364,325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,162.70 : 586,702.34 = 264,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,162.70/586,702.34 = 264,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,162.70x = 586,702.34 × 264,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,162.70x = 154,897,795,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,897,795,869.42/425,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,325.93

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