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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,574.52, 587,128.02 and 244,220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,574.52, 587,128.02 and 244,220.92 is: 336,930.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,574.52 : 587,128.02 = 244,220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,574.52/587,128.02 = 244,220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,574.52x = 587,128.02 × 244,220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,574.52x = 143,388,945,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,388,945,202.18/425,574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,930.29

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