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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,328.44, 587,038.12 and 244,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,328.44, 587,038.12 and 244,162.76 is: 336,993.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,328.44 : 587,038.12 = 244,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,328.44/587,038.12 = 244,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,328.44x = 587,038.12 × 244,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,328.44x = 143,332,844,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,332,844,058.81/425,328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,993.33

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