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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,248.57, 586,802.64 and 243,975.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,248.57, 586,802.64 and 243,975.43 is: 336,662.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,248.57 : 586,802.64 = 243,975.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,248.57/586,802.64 = 243,975.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,248.57x = 586,802.64 × 243,975.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,248.57x = 143,165,426,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,165,426,419.14/425,248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,662.92

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