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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,364.10, 586,997.75 and 241,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,364.10, 586,997.75 and 241,601.42 is: 333,407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,364.10 : 586,997.75 = 241,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,364.10/586,997.75 = 241,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,364.10x = 586,997.75 × 241,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,364.10x = 141,819,492,008.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,819,492,008.30/425,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,407.29

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