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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,522.70, 587,234.43 and 244,267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,522.70, 587,234.43 and 244,267.74 is: 337,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,522.70 : 587,234.43 = 244,267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,522.70/587,234.43 = 244,267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,522.70x = 587,234.43 × 244,267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,522.70x = 143,442,427,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,442,427,066.29/425,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,097.00

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