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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,346.83, 586,991.91 and 244,091.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,346.83, 586,991.91 and 244,091.91 is: 336,854.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,346.83 : 586,991.91 = 244,091.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,346.83/586,991.91 = 244,091.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,346.83x = 586,991.91 × 244,091.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,346.83x = 143,279,976,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,279,976,466.45/425,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,854.46

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