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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,397.02, 587,070.99 and 244,107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,397.02, 587,070.99 and 244,107.47 is: 336,881.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,397.02 : 587,070.99 = 244,107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,397.02/587,070.99 = 244,107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,397.02x = 587,070.99 × 244,107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,397.02x = 143,308,415,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308,415,546.97/425,397.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,881.57

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