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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,356.96, 587,033.97 and 317,740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,356.96, 587,033.97 and 317,740.16 is: 438,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,356.96 : 587,033.97 = 317,740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,356.96/587,033.97 = 317,740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,356.96x = 587,033.97 × 317,740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,356.96x = 186,524,263,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,524,263,823.72/425,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,512.31

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