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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,335.23, 586,957.95 and 244,075.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,335.23, 586,957.95 and 244,075.68 is: 336,821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,335.23 : 586,957.95 = 244,075.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,335.23/586,957.95 = 244,075.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,335.23x = 586,957.95 × 244,075.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,335.23x = 143,262,160,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,262,160,777.66/425,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,821.76

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