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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,344.83, 586,989.15 and 244,089.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,344.83, 586,989.15 and 244,089.91 is: 336,851.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,344.83 : 586,989.15 = 244,089.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,344.83/586,989.15 = 244,089.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,344.83x = 586,989.15 × 244,089.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,344.83x = 143,278,128,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,278,128,794.48/425,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,851.70

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