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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,314.58, 586,947.42 and 244,059.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,314.58, 586,947.42 and 244,059.67 is: 336,809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,314.58 : 586,947.42 = 244,059.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,314.58/586,947.42 = 244,059.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,314.58x = 586,947.42 × 244,059.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,314.58x = 143,250,189,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,250,189,477.52/425,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,809.97

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