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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,284.02, 586,084.41 and 304,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,284.02, 586,084.41 and 304,215.04 is: 419,239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,284.02 : 586,084.41 = 304,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,284.02/586,084.41 = 304,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,284.02x = 586,084.41 × 304,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,284.02x = 178,295,692,964.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,295,692,964.13/425,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,239.11

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