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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,666.32, 587,419.32 and 244,389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,666.32, 587,419.32 and 244,389.94 is: 337,258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,666.32 : 587,419.32 = 244,389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,666.32/587,419.32 = 244,389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,666.32x = 587,419.32 × 244,389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,666.32x = 143,559,372,369.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,559,372,369.64/425,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,258.00

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