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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,300.22, 586,999.31 and 244,134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,300.22, 586,999.31 and 244,134.63 is: 336,954.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,300.22 : 586,999.31 = 244,134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,300.22/586,999.31 = 244,134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,300.22x = 586,999.31 × 244,134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,300.22x = 143,306,858,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,306,858,136.43/425,300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,954.58

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