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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,547.21, 587,191.89 and 244,265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,547.21, 587,191.89 and 244,265.97 is: 337,050.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,547.21 : 587,191.89 = 244,265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,547.21/587,191.89 = 244,265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,547.21x = 587,191.89 × 244,265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,547.21x = 143,430,996,586.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,430,996,586.98/425,547.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,050.73

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